The King's Hounds

In the aftermath of the war with England, Halfdan, a disillusioned nobleman, has lost everything but his humor as he aimlessly roams the country. His chance partnership with Winston, a scholarly former monk, leads them to the court of King Cnut in Oxford, where they are unexpectedly tasked with solving a murder that could unsettle the kingdom. With just two days to uncover the truth, the unlikely duo must navigate a tense political landscape and the frustrations of the local townspeople to fulfill the king's urgent directive.