Step into the shadowy world of medieval England, where murder lurks in abbeys and royal courts. This series plunges you into a realm of intrigue, betrayal, and homicide, as astute investigators unravel complex crimes. Discover the dark secrets of the past and the thrilling pursuit of justice in these captivating historical mysteries.
September 1143. Sergeant Catchpoll hopes a fire at a Worcester silversmith's is just an accident, but when there is a second fire, and a charred corpse is discovered, he has no choice but to call in the undersheriff, Hugh Bradecote, to help find the culprit.
October 1143. A mysterious archer melts back into the forest leaving a pile of corpses in his wake. The lord Sheriff of Worcester cannot ignore such a brazen attack, nor the death of a nobleman. And so Hugh Bradecote and Serjeant Catchpoll are dispatched to hunt an elusive killer and his gang and put a stop to the mounting attacks.