In an Angle-land riven by contesting Danes...
The result changes both men forever..
Deep into Lindisse, both Hrald and Ceric become enmeshed in a fearsome struggle between the marauding Danes and the warriors of Four Stones.
There they are pushed beyond the point of endurance.
In the ceaseless attempt to bring the Danish interloper Haesten to heel, the Prince\'s small troop crosses into enemy territory.
Her own desires are contrary to the goals of those who love her best - how much more difficult to make decisions for two? Ceric of Kilton is now a proven warrior, and made second in command to Prince Eadward of Wessex. "Are you always fighting Fate and the will of the Gods? Then you will be thwarted at every turn..." Ashild has not forgotten this advice given her by her step-father Sidroc before he sailed for Gotland.
Yet she owns nothing but the jewels about her neck - and the secrets she carries with her.
Dagmar is beautiful and poised; very much a King\'s daughter.
Hrald of Four Stones has fallen in love with Dagmar, the daughter of dead King Guthrum, who once ruled all Anglia.
In an Angle-land riven by contesting Danes..
