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Master Hugh won the Black Prince's favour when he helped to ease the Prince's illness. Now, in the autumn of 1372, the prince is suffering a relapse and sends to Bampton for Master Hugh to attend him. While at dinner in Kennington Palace, Sir Giles, the knight who escorted Hugh to London, is stricken and dies. Poison! Sir Giles is not popular, and there are many who would gladly see the fellow done away with... except for Prince Edward. The Black Prince feels a debt to the slain man because of his heroic behaviour at the Battle of Crecy, where the knight stood firm with the prince when the fight seemed of uncertain outcome. Despite caring little for Sir Giles, Master Hugh must once again place himself in jeopardy and seek to uncover the perpetrator of the crime...

"Starr's latest medieval mystery (after The Abbot's Agreement) will delight fans of Ellis Peters's "Chronicles of Brother Cadfael" series." —Library Journal on Ashes to Ashes

"Fans of medieval mysteries will revel in Starr's fourth lively blending of intriguing suspense and telling historical detail." —Library Journal on Unhallowed Ground

"Romance and intrigue are the cornerstones of this excellent historical series entry. Its well-defined characters and attention to historical detail will appeal to fans of Ariana Franklin." —Library Journal on A Trail of Ink

"Well researched, well plotted, and well written. Although the difficulties of life in the 1360s are not glossed over, Starr provides a relaxing foray into a different era. Highly recommended for all fans of medieval and historical mystery." —Historical Novel Society on Rest Not in Peace

Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with a MA in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years. Since retiring, he has focused on writing his successful Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton series. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and eight grandchildren.