The year is 1543. Iron William Kidd, a former English spy, is knee deep in trouble. After his latest mission goes gravely wrong, he is left with badly crippled hands. Now he has to hunt for the mythical Tears of Christ. The price of failure is his head. However, every country has agents seeking this ancient prize, as The Tears hold a secret that will change the balance of power in Europe forever. Unlocking the mystery of The Tears becomes a perilous race against time where there can be only one victor.