This series plunges into the harsh realities of the Middle Ages, following the journey of a young man striving for survival and justice in an era rife with plague, murder, and social unrest. The protagonist, a skilled craftsman, finds himself entangled in a world of intrigue and peril, forced to rely on his wit and abilities to uncover the truth and protect himself and those around him. It's a compelling historical drama filled with twists and suspense.
1361: Orphaned by the Black Death, all John possesses are the tools that belonged to his father, a carpenter, and an uncanny ability to work wood. But no sooner does he begin than the master carpenter is murdered and John himself becomes a suspect.
`Chris Nickson works his usual magic, populating late medieval Chesterfield with characters that are clearly of their time and yet jump off the page, vibrant and familiar.