The book "The Ward of King Cnut: A Novel of the Danish Conquest" by Ottilia Liliencrantz is a fascinating historical drama that tells about the times of the Danish conquest. The main character, young Christina, finds herself under siege during the war, where she becomes the ward of King Cnut. This book is full of intrigue, love and adventure, imbued with the spirit of the era and reflects the complex relationships between different cultures. Liliencrantz successfully combines historical accuracy with fantasy, creating a fascinating literary masterpiece that will captivate the reader from the first pages.