Queen of a Distant Hive

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The arrival of a widow from Mercia at Hild's monastery stirs unease among the residents, as she is a reminder of past violence and destruction. Fridgyth, the herb-wife, struggles with her silence amidst the tension, as the community grapples with lingering memories of conflict while trying to maintain a delicate peace in Northumbria. The themes of revenge and the impact of history on present relationships are central to the unfolding drama.