First published 2021
King Olaf stands at the crossroads of faith and power in medieval Norway. The Norwegian ruler faces the monumental task of converting his pagan kingdom to Christianity while maintaining his grip on the throne. Political alliances shift like winter storms as Olaf navigates between old Norse traditions and the new Christian faith. His subjects resist the foreign religion, testing his resolve at every turn. Court intrigue threatens his authority while neighboring kingdoms watch for signs of weakness. Olaf must choose between the familiar gods of his ancestors and the promise of a unified Christian realm. The king's personal transformation mirrors his nation's struggle as both ruler and kingdom grapple with profound change. This musical narrative captures the tension between tradition and progress that defined an entire era of Scandinavian history.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, classical-music
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-transformation, tradition-vs-progress
Setting: Norway
Period: Medieval
198 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press