Vinland saga

"His army starving for resources, King Canute schemes to confiscate Keril's farm. Keril and his sons become fugitives, barely escaping the capital aboard Leif Ericson's ship, but Canute follows in pursuit with his best men. Upon Keril's return, he find his beloved slave Arnheid has helped her former husband, a runaway who has killed many of Keril's bodyguards, escape. Beset by betrayal on all sides, there may be no way out for Keril, but Thorlinn finally has his freedom. Yet the son of Thors feels bound to Denmark by his unfinished business with Canute..."--Back cover.