In the shadow of war-torn England, Lady Aelfwyn loses her father and the safety of the only home she has ever known. Betrayed by family and hunted for the lands tied to her name, she is thrust into a dangerous world of shifting loyalties, ruthless ambition, and blood-soaked battles. Forced to seek the aid of Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his warriors, Aelfwyn must learn to survive among fighters, kings, and enemies who see her as either a pawn or a prize. But as old secrets rise and war closes in, she proves she may be far more dangerous than anyone expected.