An opulent medieval novel full of romance and adventure! England 1148. Brunin FitzWarin is a quiet, introverted child. That is why his father sends him to Ludlow Castle, where he is to be trained to become a strong and fearless knight. Between falconry and war campaigns, the boy spends his time with the castle lord's daughter. The shy Brunin and the spirited Hawise become friends. And one day they sense that their childhood friendship has turned into love. But their happiness is exposed to dangers that Brunin must defy with all his might...