Sinopsis
Uhtred returns to Alfred, keeping Aethelflaed's secret and allowing the king to believe he can ransom his daughter, setting him at odds with Odda and Aethelwold, who propose a military intervention. To his brother's annoyance Erik falls in love for his captive with Uhtred forced to choose between rescuing Aethelflaed and proving loyal to Alfred..Ostatnie królestwo