March 1471, Rogue Malory is dead. His friends, the Newgate Three, set
out to fulfil their promise to him to deliver the finished manuscript of
Le Morte D'Arthur to the friars of Winchester. But national events
intrude and the three find themselves cast out from England. Advised by
their old friend, Sir Anthony Tanner, and his betrothed, Margaret
Limpsett, they set out to Bruges in Flanders where they seek advice on
how to proceed to protect the manuscript. New characters are introduced,
including William Caxton who becomes integral to their lives. Previous
friends - and enemies - reappear and play their parts. But not all is
well. At the end, there is a shocking discovery. Will the quest be
fulfilled?