England, 997 CE—a land torn apart by chaos, where Viking raiders attack from the east and Welsh warriors strike from the west. Amidst the turmoil, three lives are intertwined in a world where law is weak and ambition runs deep.

A young boatbuilder is forced to flee after a devastating Viking raid destroys his home. A Norman noblewoman arrives in this tumultuous land, only to find herself at odds with its starkly different customs. A visionary monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a renowned center of learning.

As their paths cross, they find themselves pitted against a cunning bishop determined to expand his power and wealth at any cost. Alliances are forged and enemies made as they navigate a world teetering on the brink of change.

In a time where chaos reigns and the future is uncertain, will their courage and vision be enough to shape a new era? Or will they be swept away by the tides of ambition and conflict?