"As Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world, Thorfinn's only ambition is to see a harvest profitable enough to buy his own life back. But the fates of prince and slave wlil come together once again, as Canute plans to seize Ketil Farm from its kindhearted master. What sinister tricks does he have up his sleeve, and could they dash Thorfinn's hopes for freedom?"--Page 4 of cover.

Publisher Marketing: Translated from the Japanese.;At the turn of the 11th century, the North Sea is in the grip of the Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London, with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience - Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. Publisher Marketing : WITHIN THE KING'S GRASP As Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world, Thorfinn's only ambition is to see a harvest profitable enough to buy his own life back. But the fates of prince and slave will come together once again, as Canute plans to seize Ketil Farm from its kindhearted master. What sinister tricks does the have up his sleeve, and could they dash Thorfinn's hopes for freedom? Meanwhile, Einar's infatuation with Arnheid takes an unexpected turn when her former husband - an escaped slave - barges onto the farm, insisting she run away with him...

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 400 | Publication Date: 2015-09-29