Graham Dalby’s second foray into historical fiction, Outlaw, continues the saga of Olaf—one of the last surviving warriors of Hastings—as he navigates the perilous landscape of post-Conquest England. Picking up precisely where Huscarl left off, Dalby immerses the reader in a world of rebellion and shifting allegiances where survival is anything but certain.

Following Duke William’s brutal declaration of Olaf as England’s most wanted man, the story chronicles his harrowing escape and alliance with the defiant English hero, Hereward the Wake. Dalby vividly reimagines the political chaos that followed William the Conqueror’s death in 1087, bringing to life the relentless persecution under William Rufus and Olaf’s unlikely yet pivotal support for Prince Henry’s ascent to the throne.

Dalby’s transition from musician to author was catalyzed by the two-year Covid lockdown, which offered him time to pursue writing. What began during a period of global stillness has become a vibrant and ambitious series of historical novels. With Outlaw, he proves once again his ability to blend authentic detail with narrative urgency, producing a work both engaging and historically resonant.

This instalment confirms Dalby’s talent not just as a chronicler of the past, but as a storyteller with an eye for human drama. A third volume is already slated for release in early 2026, promising further depth to Olaf’s compelling journey.