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The village of Prior Byfield lies in ruin, beset by famine, plague, and ill-fortune. Simon Perryn, the impoverished reeve, is pulled into a tangled mess of rivalries: his adulterous sister, a simpleton husband, and the influential Gilbey Dunn, who is linked to the alluring Elena. Weakened by these conflicts, peace breaks as a scandal brings Sister Frevisse and Sister Thomasine out of sanctuary. Frevisse senses that the scandal is only the beginning of a greater plot that endangers both the nunnery and the village. Master Naylor faces accusations that could ruin his family, raising questions about who benefits from his downfall and whether a silent killer is stalking the village youth. Frevisse, with her keen insight, must unravel the mystery while confronting her own doubts about faith and forgiveness.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Margaret Frazer
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