A Murdered Peace - A Kate Clifford Novel

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In the tumultuous England of the early fifteenth century, Kate Clifford is determined to prove the innocence of her confidante, Berend. It is winter in York, 1400, and the air is thick with the smoke of countless fires as rumors swirl about the failed Epiphany Uprising against King Henry, which was intended to restore King Richard to the throne. With Richard still alive, he poses a threat to Henry, and the nobles behind the plot are being hunted down. Amidst this chaos, Berend, Kate's cook and friend, mysteriously disappears shortly after Christmas, leading to troubling dreams about his departure. When Berend returns, he is wounded and secretive, denying any ties to the uprising while remaining tight-lipped about his circumstances. Tensions escalate when he is accused of murdering a spice seller, and Kate discovers a chest of jewels in his possession, some belonging to her friend Lady Margery, who is wanted for her husband’s involvement in the uprising. Torn between her loyalty to Berend and the evidence against him, Kate seeks the support of Sir Elric, who has the backing of the powerful Earl of Westmoreland. Yet, her heart is conflicted, making her quest for the truth perilous.