In the aftermath of the wedding, Mary and Alexander narrowly escape with their lives and are thrown into a dark and uncertain world. Alone, lost, and on the run, they must find the strength to survive and learn the truth about their past before it is too late.
Their friend, Daniel Lindström, discovers a long buried secret that could help to bring down Lord Tannith and end his brutal plans to spread war and tyranny across Europe. Millions of innocent lives hang in the balance as the power of the House of the Serpent spreads and an Empire slowly emerges.
The sequel to 'The Wolf Hound and the Raven' ? 'Return to Havenmill' ? continues the story of power struggles between the warring families of the Nine Houses, their politics and their ongoing struggle for survival.