Anthony Cozens

As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut’s treachery reaches Wessex.

The widowed Reverend Ainsworth arrives in Halifax with his sights set on Ann Walker’s hand in marriage. Aware that Ainsworth’s attentions are stirring up painful memories for her lover, Anne…