Bron, an enslaved young Saxon, does the hard work that his master (the village blacksmith) would rather avoid. His reward is a lack of food and cruel jeers from other, non enslaved children in the village.

But, unbeknown to all, war is brewing ... And when a famous Saxon warlord comes to his village Bron gets a chance to prove that honour and bravery are not only for those who are free...

A tale of friendship and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era, with plenty of detail about the myths and culture of that time.