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For the Want of Silver: Inspired by the story of Ulf of Borresta

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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. Their names, the dates and places of their battles in England and the sums of silver they were paid by desperate English monarchs, are documented in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles. Ulf took part in this reign of terror and in the vicious raids and bloody battles where the Danegelds were won. This is his story.