Set in a turbulent period of Anglo-Saxon history at St Hilda's abbey in Whitby, this is the gripping story of Cwen, an impoverished weaver unjustly accused of stealing a priceless necklace from the queen, whose plucky daughter, Wulfrun, is determined to prove her mother's innocence.

Until recently Theresa Tomlinson and her husband lived in Sheffield but have now moved to Whitby where Theresa spent much of her childhood. They have three grown up children. Living within sight of the ruined Abbey has made this story of Wulfrun come vividly alive to her. Over the years Theresa has acquired an outstanding reputation for her historical novels. Shortlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal and twice runner up for the Sheffield Children's Book Award, she takes a keen interest in the north-east coast of England. Recent visits to Turkey have fuelled her enthusiasm for the ancient mythology of that part of the world. Her research has resulted in two epic stories - The Moon Riders and Voyage of the Snake Lady - in which classic tale and imaginative re-enactment make a stunning impact.