597 A.D. Treachery in Dark Ages Northumbria.

Cerdic is the nephew of a great warrior who died a hero of the Anglo-Saxon country of Deira. Growing up in a quiet village, he dreams of the glories of battle and of one day writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed, and his uncle’s legendary sword stolen.

Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain and must show courageous leadership and overcome treachery, to save his kingdom, rescue his sister, and return home with his uncle’s sword.

“I will take care of the body of my lord and you can carry the sword, story teller. For all good stories are about a sword.”

The Northern Crown series follows the story of a young nobleman — Cerdic — as he lives through the darkest years of the Dark Ages. Through his eyes we witness the climatic events that forged the nations of Britain. For it is out of this time that the English, Welsh, Irish, and Scots races began to form: born in the conflict between Saxon and Celt, Pagan and Christian.