To the Sun

<p><em>An unpredictable journey with unforeseen consequences...</em> </p><p><br></p><p>On Gotland Sidroc wakes from a disturbing dream; one of his sons Hrald or Yrling - perhaps both - are in trouble. Both are in far-off Angle-land and beyond his reach.</p><p><br></p><p>Eskil the Svear sails to the island offering Sidroc a rare opportunity to gain untold riches with equal risk to life for those joining the venture.</p><p><br></p><p>Edwin Lord of Kilton returns empty-handed from his search for a bride while his brother Ceric knows true delight with his young wife Dwynwen the Princess of Ceredigion. A royal commission sends the wedded pair off as envoys of King Ælfred bringing Ceric face to face with his family's past.</p><p><br></p><p>At Four Stones a troubled Jarl Hrald maintains leadership of men and lands while questioning his resolve to move forward in his life.</p><p><br></p><p>Hrald's sister Ealhswith rejected by Edwin as a potential bride returns to Four Stones. Yet there she finds little to assuage the restiveness and dissatisfaction she finds in her young life.</p><p><br></p><p>Lady Pega is called to her powerful former guardian Lady Æthelflaed. A joyous occasion is expected but the result is a discovery her royal guardian never anticipated.</p><p><br></p><p><em>As suddenly as game pieces topple on a board lives are changed - forever.</em></p>