For the Want of Silver: A Viking Age Historical Epic of Conquest, Silver and Blood

A novel inspired by the true story of a Viking raider who, over 30 years, acquired a fortune in English silver.
In the churchyard of the village of Orkesta, just north of the city of Stockholm, stand two eleventh century rune stones. One of them, in a few brief runes, tells the world of the extraordinary achievements of Ulf of Borresta, a Viking raider, who lived nearby.

During his long raiding career, Ulf became extremely rich on the proceeds of Danegeld. The carved runes mention the names of Norse historical figures with whom he ravaged the English countryside. These Viking chieftains' were real historical figures.

Ulf took part in the reign of terror and in the vicious raids and bloody battles where the Danegelds were won.