Prayers of the Dead: A Medieval Mystery

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November 1283. Prioress Eleanor's cousin, the Earl of Ness, visits with his wife, Eda. When his unloved spouse is murdered in a priory chapel, and his own knife is the weapon used, he becomes the prime suspect. Crowner Ralf claims the investigation belongs under the king's law, but Prioress Eleanor insists she take over jurisdiction, including the questioning of her own cousin. Overwhelmed with other problems from an arrogant new prior to an incompetent maid and the imminent death of her old nemesis, Sister Ruth, she is determined to find out why the murder rook place in her priory. Another killing takes place, and the answers she seeks become more complex. What is the possible connection between Eda, a woman who revelled in exposing secrets others wanted hidden, and that of a pious and quiet priest. What troubles her even more is that she knows her beloved cousin in lying to her.