The Saga of Vinland. Book 7

Desiring to fill his treasury, King Knut of England and Denmark decides to seize Ketil's estate. He orders the capture of Ketil's family, using the blunder of his sons as a pretext for a trial, but they manage to escape on Leif Eriksson's ship in exchange for the ransom of Thorfinn. The king summons his retinue and sets off in pursuit of Ketil. Meanwhile, Arnheid helps her husband Gardar to escape, but they are ultimately caught. Now, Ketil's beloved slave waits for a terrible punishment…