A compelling story of honour, love and bravery set against the backdrop of the violence, brutality and corruption of the Norman conquest of England. Norman knight Alan de Gauville participates in the invasion and the ensuing subjugation of England and its people.Enfeoffed as a reward for his services Alan marries a young Anglo-Danish widow and struggles to protect all he holds dear against violent attack and political intrigue.The first book of a trilogy dealing with the Norman Conquest of England and the subsequent events of this turbulent period.Historical detail and facts are woven into each story in the series, enriching the reading experience for the history aficionado. History comes alive on every page. Medieval England can be felt, heard, touched and smelt.