By Tim Severin
Sigwulf, a minor Saxon prince, is stored from execution after his family members is slaughtered by means of the ruthless King Offa of Mercia. because of his Devil's Mark - his eyes of alternative shades - Sigwulf is exiled to the Frankish court docket of King Carolus, the longer term Charlemagne. There Sigwulf survives on his wits whereas even as attempting to come to phrases with disturbingly prophetic dreams.
He profits the friendship of count number Hroudland, Carolus's robust and bold nephew - yet, mysteriously, a number of makes an attempt are made on Sigwulf's existence. while he obtains a publication of desires, a unprecedented textual content that explains their that means, he draws the eye of Carolus himself. yet th ebook proves to be a slippery consultant in an international of double dealing. despatched into Spain to undercover agent at the Saracens, Sigwulf turns into stuck among loyalties; both he honors his debt to new Saracen neighbors, or he serves count number Hroudland in his quest for glory, gold or even the Grail itself.
One after one other Sigwulf's predictions come real, yet usually no longer as anticipated, and he reveals himself swept ahead right into a ultimate nice conflict that unearths who his enemies are...
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