A HERO RETURNS. George Ascalon, the Earl of Grasmere, is now the Champion of the Golden Tower; he has vanquished the evil that had taken over Eskeleth, and The Three Challenges that became a trial of mind, body, and faith, prove that George is not the man everyone, including his father, assumes he is. Even so, George encounters greater and more powerful enemies than any he fought in Arkengarthdale and they are close to home. The King of England and Lady Longleate have quarrels with him. A new battle begins. The story that began in “Armor of Light” continues.