Aethelfrith sends Hussa on a mission to the oldest Anglo-Saxon Kingdom, prompting Edwin to dispatch Cerdic in response . Soon the brothers find themselves once more in command of opposing forces. The conflict between brothers soon becomes part of the larger struggle for Britain; like fire spreading from a single spark to engulf a forest. As Hussa forges new bonds of friendship and family, back in the Welsh lands Cerdic's past is catching up with him, as an old enemy resurfaces in a very unexpected way. The White Chariot is the 4th book in the Northern Crown Series. The Northern Crown series follows the story of a young nobleman - Cerdic as he lives through the darkest years of the Dark Ages. Through his eyes we witness the climatic events that forged the nations of Britain. The series begins in 580 - the year of his birth. By the end of book 3 the story has reached the year 610. Explore the darkest years of the dark ages with Cerdic.