Oswald is now King of Northumbria.
Beobrand will give his Blood and Blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them?.
Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge.
Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive.
Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home.
However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising.
Oswald is now King of Northumbria