Synopses & Reviews
From the plague-ruined villages of Kent to the thief-infested streets of London and the luxurious bedchamber of a bewitching lady, Oswald's journey is full of danger, dark intrigue, and shocking revelations.
Review
"Thrilling plot twists and layered characters abound in this rich tale of murder and mystery in 14th-century Kent." Library Journal (starred review: Debut of the Month)
Review
"Sykes can be described as the medieval C. J. Sansom. Off-the-charts imaginative and breathtaking." New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver
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"Atmospheric and brilliant. s haunting denouement is sure to leave readers eager for the next in the series." Shelf Awareness
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"A clever plot." Marilyn Stasio
Synopsis
In the sequel to the critically acclaimed , we return to Somershill Manor, where an ominous legend takes hold of hearts and minds as children begin to disappear.
Synopsis
Oswald de Lacy is growing up fast in his new position as Lord of Somershill Manor. However, there is still the same amount of work to be done in the farms and fields, and the few people left to do it think they should be paid more something the King himself has forbidden.
Just as anger begins to spread, the story of the Butcher Bird takes flight. People claim to have witnessed a huge creature in the skies. A new-born baby is found impaled on a thorn bush. And then more children disappear. Convinced the bird is just a superstitious rumor, Oswald must discover what is really happening. He can expect no help from his snobbish mother and his scheming sister Clemence, who is determined to protect her own child, but happy to neglect her step-daughters.
From the plague-ruined villages of Kent to the thief-infested streets of London and the luxurious bedchamber of a bewitching lady, Oswald's journey is full of danger, dark intrigue, and shocking revelations. "
About the Author
S. D. Sykes