An intriguing medieval mystery featuring sleuthing monk Brother
Athelstan
February, 1381. A ruthless killer known as the Ignifer - Fire Bringer -
is rampaging through London, bringing agonising death and destruction in
his wake. He appears to be targeting all those involved in the recent
trial and conviction of the beautiful Lady Isolda Beaumont, burned at
the stake for the murder of her husband. As the late Sir Walter Beaumont
was a close friend of the Regent, John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston
and Brother Athelstan to investigate.
In the dead man's possession was a copy of the mysterious 'Book of
Fires', containing the secret formula of a devastating weapon, the
so-called Greek Fire. The manuscript has since disappeared, and Gaunt is
desperate for it not to fall into the hands of the Upright Men, who are
busy plotting the Great Revolt.
Was Isolda really guilty of murder? Who is the terrifying Fire Bringer -
and what does he want? Brother Athelstan is about to tackle his most
challenging, and potentially dangerous, case yet.