Cherith Baldry is a gifted author whose work frequently explores themes of community and solidarity, especially within the young adult genre. She is recognized for her distinctive voice and contributions to collaborative writing projects that shape engaging narratives. Her approach emphasizes intricate plotlines and relatable character development, making her a significant figure in contemporary literature.
The story centers on Sir Kay, the High Seneschal of Britain, who navigates court life with a sharp tongue and a rigid demeanor. His formal approach and pedantic habits alienate him from others, fostering jealousy and mistrust among the knights, despite the king's favor. This exploration of isolation and the complexities of court dynamics highlights the challenges faced by a man who is both respected and resented.
What is the ‘something fishy’ that Petroc Tremayne believes is going on at St Cadoc’s Abbey on the Cornish island of Morgarrow? He asks his great- niece, Iris Grant, for advice, but before she can visit him, Petroc dies. Iris’s friend Persephone Brown brings Gawaine St Clair and David Powers to investigate.
When Thomas Coates, Vicar of St Paul's, Ellingwood, disappears from his vestry minutes before the Sunday morning service, and is subsequently found dead on the North Downs, churchwarden Christabel Cottesmore calls in reluctant amateur detective Gawaine St Clair.
When a female skeleton is unearthed by workmen digging the foundations for a library extension at St Clement's College, Gawaine St Clair, a reluctant amateur detective and former undergraduate of the college, is called in to investigate.
In the land of Arvorig, ruled by Duke Joscelin, the dark shadow of Autrys, banished long ago, finds a chance to return. As other princes plot to seize power, the fate of the duchy hinges on Joscelin's true nature.