Inspired by the true story of Saint Hilda of Whitby, Hild chronicles the adamancy, selflessness, and bravery that lead this heroine to become one of the most pivotal figures of her time. Hild knows of no other reality besides the violence and brutality that dominates life in Great Britain during the Middle Ages. The niece of the king, Hild establishes herself as his seer and quickly becomes his right-hand person. With the violent emergence of new kingdoms and the spread of new religion at bay, Hild is at the heart of all the bloodshed, bribery, and power complexes of the seventh century.