This exciting sequel to Falcon Queen follows a trail of murder, passion, love and intrigue as Queen Gunnhild of Norway fights to retain her power. Exiled to England and haunted by dire prophecy, she enlists her brother's help in an attempt to re-establish her sons' inheritance. In Denmark, her brother's kingdom, she finds sanctuary but it is not until the sword of vengeance has cut its violent swathe across her heart that she is swept from the pit of grief and desolation to the crest of her dreams.