1324: The English kingdom is in uproar. Roger Mortimer, once the King's
most able commander, but now his most hated enemy, is plotting to
assassinate the King. But he's not the only one with murder on his
mind... When the bodies of a local craftsman and the King's messenger
are found in the city of Exeter's streets, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, the
Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, are
implored by the Bishop to find out who was responsible. The dead
messenger was carrying a dangerous secret that may prove fatal, should
it fall into the wrong hands. Baldwin and Simon must find the murderer
before he can strike again. But when murderers can use magic, no one is
safe...