Ragnar the Dane Series by Lily Byrne

Star crossed lovers in tenth century Britain- but who is sentenced to death? 914 A.D. East Anglia under the Danelaw. Half breed Dane, Ragnar Longreach, does his best to fit in with his kinfolk, but always feels like an outcast. When he meets the English Aelfwyn, also spurned by her clan, sparks fly and they begin a passionate affair. But she is promised to another man and forbidden to consort with Danes. When her betrothed is murdered, Ragnar is the obvious suspect... moreStar crossed lovers in tenth century Britain- but who is sentenced to death? 914 A.D. East Anglia under the Danelaw. Half breed Dane, Ragnar Longreach, does his best to fit in with his kinfolk, but always feels like an outcast. When he meets the English Aelfwyn, also spurned by her clan, sparks fly and they begin a passionate affair. But she is promised to another man and forbidden to consort with Danes. When her betrothed is murdered, Ragnar is the obvious suspect. Did he commit the crime, or is he just a pawn in someone else’s game? less

915 A.D. Danish East Anglia. ‘The wind roared through the dark wood. Branches knocked against each other and bare twigs trembled, hissing together, tormented by the gusts. Hidden alone amongst the trees, the house showed no light from any window. Then a candle flared, lighting the window... more915 A.D. Danish East Anglia. ‘The wind roared through the dark wood. Branches knocked against each other and bare twigs trembled, hissing together, tormented by the gusts. Hidden alone amongst the trees, the house showed no light from any window. Then a candle flared, lighting the window. A shriek speared the cold air, then a yell of pain and gurgling, choking while another screamed on and on…’ Someone or something is brutally murdering the men of the English village of Byrnham, and taking the women and children. The desperate survivors turn to the Danes for help: honourable Ragnar, tormented Bjarni and one eyed Steinar. Ragnar has a new family to protect from a returning enemy; Bjarni’s family is breaking up, as his wife gets more involved with her mysterious, sadistic lover, and a slave woman is brought into their home; Steinar is trying to keep control of the local hysteria. Gathering diverse allies, the trio set out on their quest. Someone knows who the culprit is, but there is a traitor among the Danes. less

916 A.D. East Anglia under the Danelaw. In Dark Age Britain, you knew your place and if you didn’t keep to it, you faced the consequences… Hot-blooded Kjartan, accidental hero, has settled down into married life, with a baby on the way. But when he meets handsome glass maker Lini, their unlawful relationship provokes angry and passionate reactions from their kinfolk. They have to fight back against the prejudice of Norse culture, and find out who their real friends—and enemies—are... more916 A.D. East Anglia under the Danelaw. In Dark Age Britain, you knew your place and if you didn’t keep to it, you faced the consequences… Hot-blooded Kjartan, accidental hero, has settled down into married life, with a baby on the way. But when he meets handsome glass maker Lini, their unlawful relationship provokes angry and passionate reactions from their kinfolk. They have to fight back against the prejudice of Norse culture, and find out who their real friends—and enemies—are. And this conflict leads to murder. But who is the victim, and who the killer? less