Rufus the Blackbird and his best friend, Milo the Wren, have taken flight. Fleeing from Kings Yew, their repressive and militaristic home far to the north, the pair carry a powerful secret south; a secret that could end - or escalate - the growing conflict between the Bird Kingdoms. War looms, threatening to engulf all in its path, as a long-forgotten dark magic rises once more through the twisted roots of Kings Yew. Pursued relentlessly by their past, the friends face an epic journey of discovery and adventure where fate, friendship, magic and betrayal will guide their wings... A breathtaking British bird-based fantasy novel from new author Peter Fellowes. 125,000 words. NOTE: contains some mild swearing.