England in the closing days of the reign of King John is brought vividly to life by one of our finest historical novelists.
Despite having signed the Magna Carta and made promises to mend his ways, there is still great dissatisfaction with King John's rule. Among the rebellious nobles is young Nicholas de Caen. While fighting John's troops, he is captured, but during the trip back to be questioned, the treacherous marshes cause trouble and Nicholas and King John's treasure are both lost. Nicholas is injured and ends up at a nunnery where he is nursed by Miriel of Wisbech.
Read MoreThe best writer of medieval fiction currently around - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEWOne of Elizabeth Chadwick's strengths is a stunning grasp of historical detail. Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable - Barbara ErskineChadwick is a prize-winning novelist who does not romanticize what was often a dangerous and brutal time...Intelligent, enjoyable and entertaining - LIBRARY JOURNALReading an Elizabeth Chadwick is the next best thing to time travel. - Sharon Kay Penman