The brand-new, gripping historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay!

'Warmth, depth, mystery, magic and the supernatural ... such a beautiful book!' bestselling author Santa Montefiore

'A dazzling roller-coaster of a book that will thrill, enchant and intrigue those who love history and the supernatural' bestselling author Alison Weir

A love story that will echo through the centuries

A couple torn apart...

The year is 775AD, and the Saxon King Offa rules with cold ambition. His daughter, Eadburh, destined for an arranged marriage, is devastated when her true love is torn from her. Angry and passionate, she rebels - and her defiance may lead to war.

A past that will not stay buried

Centuries later, unsettling visions disturb a cottage hidden amongst the Welsh hills, and Bea begins to have haunting nightmares. The past is calling - and Eadburh is trying to exact her revenge. As dreams and reality weave closer together, will Bea have the strength to resist the secrets of the Saxons?

The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a spellbinding tale of secrets, magic and the dangerous power of true love...

'So atmospheric and suspenseful, full of myth and magic and hauntings' bestselling author Rachel Hore

'Mysterious and haunting - a richly woven tapestry of history and intrigue' bestselling author Fiona Valpy

'If you like brilliantly written history tinged with magic and ghosts, you'll love this' bestselling author Peter James

Barbara Erskine is Sunday Times bestselling author many times over. Her latest book, The Ghost Tree, was a No. 2 Sunday Times bestseller (on week ending 25th August 2018).