The Northlands; countries of mist and myth, the clash of weapons and sea-faring invaders echoing over the huddled settlements. But through the actions of a few, the world can change, and irresistible forces fall.
Alun Ab Owyn, young and impulsive with a head full of songs, is such a man. Grieving for his brother's death, he is consumed by the need for revenge. Bern Thorkellson, punished for his father's sins, is another, as is the king who holds his beleaguered people together, King Aeldred.
Making brilliant use of saga, song and chronicle, Guy Gavriel Kay has written a novel of infinite, spellbinding richness, full to the brim with intrigue, passion and unforgettable storytelling.
