The Armour of Light

As the Roman Empire declined, Britain regressed, with crumbling villas giving way to simple wooden dwellings and a loss of essential technologies like pottery, leading to a decline in literacy. This era, often referred to as the Dark Ages, saw painfully slow progress for five centuries. However, change was on the horizon. In this prequel to a monumental work, three individuals find their lives interconnected. A young boatbuilder faces upheaval when Vikings raid his home. A Norman noblewoman, marrying for love, moves to a new land, only to confront the harsh realities of her husband's culture and the brutal power struggles around her. Meanwhile, a monk aspires to elevate his modest abbey into a renowned center of learning, all while clashing with a cunning bishop determined to amass wealth and influence. This narrative takes readers on an epic journey through a historical landscape filled with ambition, rivalry, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, this thrilling novel concludes where the preceding story begins, adding a remarkable new chapter to an internationally bestselling series.