England 1189: The body of a young nun is found near the monastery of Hawkenlye. King Richard I sends his loyal knight d'Acquin to the monastery to investigate the incident. There d'Acquin meets the charismatic Abbess Helewise, who immediately impresses him with her intelligence and spontaneity. Together they reconstruct the last days of the dead woman, and soon the unconventional detective duo stumbles upon dark family secrets. This unusual historical thriller, told in an exciting and modern way, is the prelude to a trilogy.
