Ireland (981-984) Ethelwulf and his followers land in Ireland, then a battleground for Gaels and Vikings and so an opportunity for ambitious mercenaries. But there's treachery, horror and magic for the exiles in this land of shifting loyalties. Ethelwulf meets the axe-man, Gunnar, and the historical Queen, Gormflath – one will follow him throughout his adventures and the other has different ideas.Part 3 of a nine part series set in the 10th century Viking world. Here the background is a war-torn Ireland, beset by rival native High Kings and ruthless Viking intruders