The fourth book in the best-selling Saxon Stories.
Bernard Cornwell gives us another cracker as we follow the further
exploits of Uhtred, the dispossessed Saxon lord raised by Vikings during the
time of Alfred the Great''s reign.
It is 885, and Uhtred is now King Alfred''s greatest warrior, renowned and feared throughout Britain.
Alfred needs Uhtred for his kingdom''s continued security and expansion.
Vikings have arrived in London, rallying support for the conquest of Alfred''s realm and offering Uhtred a crown of his own if he allies with them.
Time is fast running out with Uhtred torn between his adopted people and the oath he made to serve Alfred, and his uncertain loyalties are now put to the ultimate test with the entire future of Britain hanging on the outcome.