In the days after the Saxon invasion of Britain life once again begins to settle down. The Saxon King makes peace and unites the realm against Norse invaders. For the first time since they were married more than ten years before, Sir Galahad and Lady Helen of York are separated as he rides to save Rome from the barbarians. With Galahad gone, Lady Helen's life looks bleak. Death and misery rule her days. Can she save her friends, and defend herself from the one thing she fears more than death?