Sir Rupert, recently knighted and exiled to the remote English earldom of Northdale, strives to find a way to return the territory to prosperity in the face of Viking raids, royal neglect, and society's contempt. Northdale author Robert L. Nelis's intriguing look at life at the end of the Dark Ages, explores the values of hard work and intelligence in a grim setting. Rupert's progressive treatment of women and negotiation tactics with the Vikings...