In the shadowed heart of medieval Melford, a chilling cycle of vengeance begins. Five years after a local lord was executed for a series of horrific murders, a new wave of violence erupts. As young women are found dead and members of the original jury are brutally dispatched by a faceless killer, the town is gripped by terror. Maurice Chapeleys, convinced of his father’s innocence, seeks justice, prompting the intervention of Edward of England. The King sends his astute chief clerk, Hugh Corbett, to untangle the web of secrets haunting the community. Alongside his loyal companions, Ranulf and Chanson, Corbett must navigate a landscape of suspicion and fear. As he pieces together the grim puzzle, he discovers that the truth may be far more complex than a single murderer. Are there two killers stalking the streets? With his signature intellect, Corbett must expose the identities hidden in the dark before another soul is claimed. This atmospheric and gripping mystery offers a masterclass in medieval suspense, perfect for readers who enjoy intricate plots and evocative historical settings.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and handwritten name) Softcover ISBN 0747262705
