Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. The truce between the Vikings and Saxons has brought opportunity to England’s greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbonburg. At last he has the chance to retake the home stolen from him so many years ago.
Uhtred has made many enemies and sworn many oaths that could distract him from his ambition. New opponents join old foes and enter into the fight for England’s kingdoms.
But Uhtred is determined that this time nothing will stand in his way. For he is the lord of Bebbonburg and will marshal the lessons of a lifetime of war to reclaim his birthright........
