An historical fantasy of lust, passion, sorcery and sacrifice, set in savage, Dark Age Britain.
Aelfwyn, a beautiful, headstrong, pagan princess, possessed of a rare and powerful gift, is plunged headlong into a terrifying fight for her life when a ruthless conquering marauder, Ghedred the Soul Taker, slaughters her father, then kidnaps and enslaves her.
Her unexpected salvation comes in the form of the mysterious Wulf, a huge bear of a man, sent by unknown forces to rescue her from the hostile camp. Who is he, what does he want and why has he saved her?