Summary
York archbishop Alexander Neville taps Abbess Hildegarde to accompany him on a trip to London, where she's to serve as his spy. Before they set out, Neville's saucier is found dead in a wine vat, evidently murdered. Set in 14th century England during the turbulent reign of Richard II. Full description
Series: Abbess of Meaux mysteries
Hangman blind (Volume 1.)
The red velvet turnshoe (Volume 2.)
The law of angels (Volume 3.)
A parliament of spies (Volume 4.)
The dragon of Handale (Volume 5.)
Murder at Whitby Abbey (Volume 10.)
Murder at Beaulieu Abbey (Volume 11.)
Dark waters rising (Volume 12.)