Northern Knight

As Emperor Henry of the Holy Roman Empire nears death, his wife, Empress Matilda, finds herself in peril from those seeking power and influence. King Henry of England dispatches Alfraed of Norton to ensure her safety and prevent a looming war. Set against the backdrop of early twelfth-century Europe, this fast-paced novel unfolds through treachery and shifting alliances, as a small group of Northern Knights battles enemies from France, Flanders, and within the Empire.