The middle of the 9th century... Very soon York will fall, captured by the Vikings... In the meantime, the king sends Radmer of Donmouth, lord of the coastal lands of Northumbria, a harsh land of Anglo-Saxons and sea robbers, to Rome on a secret mission. Young Elfrun, after her father’s departure, will have to take care of the estate and subjects onto her shoulders. She sees her calling in something that not every man can do. But in the struggle for the throne of the kingdom, too many will want to take possession of the lands of Donmouth and the heart of their beautiful mistress... Elfrun will become bait in the royal trap!