| All the depravity and evil of man is found upon the stage.January, 1381. Guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt's personal acting troupe.The evening s entertainment, however, is suddenly and brutally interrupted by the violent deaths of two of Gaunt's guests, their severed heads left on stage.The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act, leading him to tackle his most baffling and disturbing case yet A taut and clever medieval murder mystery that won t let go, perfect for fans of S G MacLean, S W Perry and Rory Clements. |
