Early 11th century. The Danish ruler Sven Forkbeard vowed to take the English throne from Ethelred II the Foolish. To do this, he not only gathers a powerful army, but also marries his son to the king’s close associate Elgiva. The favorite realizes that the Danish Whip can give her what she has always strived for - power! Now she will be able to take the throne from the hated Queen Emma! And the queen, suffering from the cruelty and indifference of her husband, hides a secret passion for his stepson Athelstan. The young man has long dreamed of taking the crown from his father and making Emma a sovereign ruler. Two beauties, Emma and Elgiva, and only one crown! Who will get power in this confrontation?