In the year 969 AD King Tryggve Olavsson was killed by Erik Bloodax sons in their quest to subjugate the Nordveg trade route. When Tryggve's widow, Queen Aestrid, manages to escape, pregnant with Tryggve's heir, Hakon Ladujarl of Nidaros is sent after her to bring her back dead or alive. The book's historical main characters we get to follow: Harald Bluetooth - King of Denmark Olav Tryggvesson - King of Norway and Viken Harald Graycoat - Vasall king of Nordveg, son of Erik Bloodax Hakon Ladujarl - Jarl of Ladu Gunhild Gormsson - Queen of Northumbria Hrut Herjolvsson - Warrior from Iceland more info at: www.thevikingsagas.com