About the book: 2011 / This story is about the times when it was decided who would own England, about the warrior king Alfred, who drove the Vikings out of Wessex. This is the story of the Saxon Uhtred, who was raised by the Danes but fought alongside Alfred. About a young man who dreams of a great country, is not afraid of defeat and with all his heart wants victory for his king. This is the story of Uhtred’s dangerous journey to the north of England, where turmoil, chaos and destruction reign. His destination is Northumbria, the kingdom of three rival rulers, none of whom like Uhtred and two of whom want him dead. But there is his home. There he must pay the debt of blood feud. Uhtred will have to go through many trials to prove who the true ruler of the North is. He follows the path of the sword.