When a prominent citizen is murdered, former Captain of the Guard
Owen Archer is persuaded out of retirement to investigate in this
gripping medieval mystery.
1374. When a member of one of York's most prominent families is found
dead in the woods, his throat torn out, rumours spread like wildfire
that wolves are running loose throughout the city. Persuaded to
investigate by the victim's father, Owen Archer is convinced that a
human killer is responsible. But before he can gather sufficient
evidence to prove his case, a second body is discovered, stabbed to
death. Is there a connection? What secrets are contained within the
victim's household? And what does apprentice healer Alisoun know that
she's not telling?
Teaming up with Geoffrey Chaucer, who is in York on a secret mission on
behalf of Prince Edward, Owen's enquiries will draw him headlong into a
deadly conspiracy.