
Set against the rugged coasts of early England and the mist‑shrouded fjords of Norway, the tale follows Wulnoth, a thrall born into bondage who earns the nickname “the Wanderer.” He is drawn into the courts of two powerful rulers—King Hardacnute of Norway and the future Bretwalda, Alfred of Wessex—where his loyalty and courage begin to shape the fate of kingdoms. Amidst feasting halls and storm‑tossed seas, Wulnoth forges a deep friendship with the young prince Guthred and a tender bond with the radiant Princess Edgiva.
The story weaves together mythic battles with moments of quiet humanity, as Wulnoth confronts rival warlords and wrestles with his own search for purpose. Guided by a wise woman whose visions hint at a long journey ahead, he must decide where his allegiance truly lies. Listeners will be carried on a sweeping adventure of honor, love, and the relentless call of destiny, all narrated with the rich cadence of an age when legends were born on the wind.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (415K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-07-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A storyteller of historical adventure and fantasy, he wrote brisk, imaginative tales for younger readers in the early 20th century. His surviving books range from Viking-flavored legend to stories set around King Alfred’s England.
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