King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century.

"King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical drama taking place in 13th-century Denmark, where young King Eric Menved battles powerful forces threatening his reign. The story paints a picture of a time when royal power clashed with the influence of the Church and the unrest of the common people. King Eric faces challenges to his authority and yearns for love with Princess Ingeborg as he deals with the fallout from Archbishop Grand's imprisonment for his part in a royal assassination plot. The book introduces a world of political games and personal struggles, where the fate of a king and his kingdom hangs in the balance amidst betrayals and desires.