Join bestselling author Val McDermid in this gripping audiobook that unveils a new perspective on the story of Macbeth. Set a thousand years ago in the rugged beauty of Scotland, a woman is on the run with her three loyal companions—a healer, a weaver, and a seer. She is the first queen of Scotland, married to a king named Macbeth, and if her pursuers find her, they will kill her to fulfill their violent ambitions.

McDermid challenges the familiar myths created by Shakespeare, revealing the deeper truths and patriarchal prejudices of history. As the queen battles against the tightening noose of danger, listeners will uncover a tale of passion, forced marriage, and brutal realities of medieval Scotland. Experience the suspenseful journey of a strong and charismatic woman who overcame immense odds to protect her legacy and her country in this unique audiobook experience.