During an archaeological dig in Cornwall, Tobias Hawke discovers an ancient burial chamber under a chapel on a desolate headland. With the help of Dark Age historian Kristin Lockhart, they uncover a tomb linked to a magical and legendary past. But fate has plans for Tobias and Kristin as they are mysteriously transported back to the Dark Ages during a lightning storm.
Dazed and confused, the two awake in southwestern Britain at the beginning of the 6th century. In order to return to their home, they must determine how they arrived and, better yet, why they are there.
Traversing the Cornish countryside, Tobias and Kristin immerse themselves in the Dark Ages, a period historically shrouded in mystery. Follow their quest as they uncover the origins of a king called the Bear, a man thought to be the basis for the Legend of King Arthur.