A compelling story of honour, love and bravery set against the backdrop of the violence, brutality and corruption of the Norman conquest of England. Following his involvement in the Norman invasion of England, Norman knight Alan de Gauville administers and protects his land and family, while seeking to maintain honour and integrity amongst the bloodshed and mayhem of the Welsh invasion of the Western Marches, Danish incursions on the east coast and the English Revolt of 1069.The second book in the trilogy, following the success of Wolves in Armour, historical fact and real characters are woven into stories which make medieval England come vividly alive.

A compelling story of honour, love and bravery set against the backdrop of the violence, brutality and corruption of the Norman conquest of England. Norman knight Alan de Gauville participates in the invasion and the ensuing subjugation of England and its people. Enfeoffed as a reward for his services Alan marries a young Anglo-Danish widow and struggles to protect all he holds dear against violent attack and political intrigue. The first book of a trilogy, historical fact and real characters are woven into stories which make medieval England come alive.