Edyth and her women were forced to serve their conquerors and whilst the Viking king kept a tight rein on his men, there were still plenty of presumptive hands and lewd threats. Far worse than such petty pestering, however, was the knowledge that within walking distance their own men might be lyi...
Behind her, up on the cliff, the elders were lighting the beacon and she could hear the crackle of the tinder and the low shout of approval from the men as she caught the first sparks reflected in the frothing sea’s edge. Within minutes the fire would be ablaze, sending ou...