Amesbury, just two miles from the legendary Stonehenge, is one of Britain’s oldest inhabited towns, with a history stretching back over 5000 years. In 2002, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a man who had lived during a time of monumental change—the shift from the Stone Age to the dawn of metalworking.

This meticulously researched novel brings to life the possible journey of this ancient traveler. Born nearly a thousand miles from where he was found, he carried with him not just archery equipment but also tools that hinted at his role as a pioneering metalworker. His burial treasures provide clues to his life and untimely death.

Through compelling storytelling, the book imagines the world he might have known and the challenges he faced in a rapidly changing society.

Amesbury, just two miles from Stonehenge, is regarded as one of the oldest towns in Britain, with evidence of habitation for over 5000 years.

In 2002, a male skeleton was discovered in there. It had lain undisturbed for almost that length of time.

Archaeological research showed that the man was born almost a thousand miles from where he died. He had lived in the period when the Stone Age was ending and the age of metal was dawning. The numerous items buried with him give tantalising clues about his way of life. In addition to archery equipment, there was evidence that he had been a pioneer metal worker.

This is the story of how he could have lived and died.