A king, old and frail. A challenger filled with vengeance. A kingdom's fate at stake. Sven the Boar is Jarl of Ribe once more. He and Charles try to settle into their new lives, but trouble and treachery are never too far away. Tormented by recent events, Charles struggles to adapt to life amongst the heathens that mock his Christian God and the arrival of a priest from the south only makes things worse.Meanwhile, Sven is burdened with the responsibilities of being Jarl again and protecting his grandson from those hunting him.When forced into an alliance with King Horik's nephew who is raising an army to challenge his uncle for the throne of Denmark, Sven makes an important decision.As the threat of war becomes real, Sven rides to fight a battle that will change the destiny of Denmark.But whilst he fights, will Charles remain safe or are other games in play that threaten him? Praise for The Charlemagne's Cross Series 'A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'- MJ Porter 'An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you'll swiftly loathe or admire - you'll think you're in the shield wall' - Ross Greenwood '5.0 out of 5 stars For fans of historic fiction you'll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit' - Reader Review 'I really can't wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I'm so tired now, I couldn't put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won't be disappointed.' - Reader Review 'Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line.- - Reader Review