Sometimes the ingredients for peace are a recipe for war.
AD 1055. With the crisis of 1051 long behind them, the Godwin family’s influence across England is growing. Harold Godwinson enjoys a position of trust with King Edward and the country is at peace, but the king knows that he needs an heir to ensure the succession and prevent civil war.
There is a distant relation with the royal blood in Hungary who could take up the throne, but before he can be contacted another king rises to power in Wales. Harold finds himself torn between diplomacy and force to maintain the peace.
With King Edward relying on him more and more, Harold travels to Normandy to rescue the two Godwinson hostages still missing after many years. But while there, he uncovers a situation far more dangerous to the English Crown...
The gripping next step along the road to Hastings, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden.
