I nodded, hoping he’d loosen the grip, but truth is I was a coward, lying to a dying man, and strength, I had none.

King Elimear was short and burly, but his voice and strength made up for it. His hair was a golden wheat of waves with a stiff beard and...

She rose like a goddess from the sea. Eiadassa was her name. She looked at me and said, ‘Unless you’re joining me, rider, I suggest you...