
In Saxon England of the 1060s, the prospects for Owerd are grim. He is a Briton; son of a miller; and looks like a Dane. The Church beckons, as does a warrior life but he must first learn his 'station' with frequent humiliation. Fate lends a hand in rewarding his courage but...

Life can be very tough for a dutiful young man in the 11th Century who is poor and without prospects or "connections". Courage, determination and a capacity to endure hardship can maybe make the man. He is still learning to "know his station" when his country is invaded. Can...