When there is a land dispute over Archenfield in Hertfordshire, Delchard and Bret are sent to settle it. But when the principle witness is murdered, things become less straightforward .
The village of Maldon is controlled by the Fitzcorbucion family, led by wealthy bully Hamo Fitzcorbucion, the lord of Blackwater Castle. When Hamo's son is found murdered, he demands justice and will stop at nothing to get it.
Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret come to Cheshire to settle a series of disputes. What they don't expect to find is a hostage, a suspicious priest and a gruesome death.
Nicolas Picard appears to be have been killed by a wildcat, but cuts on his neck are clearly made by a human hand. Three women fight for their right to his land, but can Delchard and Bret detect the murderer?
Arriving at Warwick Castle, Delchard and Bret are faced by a horrific murder. But this is only the start of their troubles...
The ordered calm of Gloucester Abbey is shattered by the murder of one of its monks.
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