Das zweite Königreich

Set in 1064 England, this story follows Cædmon of Helmsby, whose childhood is abruptly altered after a pirate attack leaves him injured and crippled. Sent to his mother's Norman homeland, Cædmon becomes a vital intermediary between victors and vanquished during the Norman Conquest, earning both enemies and influence. As his relationship with the powerful and sometimes ruthless King William deepens, personal and political tensions intensify, culminating in a revealing moment that threatens everything he holds dear.