First printing.
The eighth book in the Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan.
"In the summer of 1380 at Hawkmere Manor, also known as the 'Devil's Domain', a Frenchman lies dying - poisoned.
He is one of five prisoners held by the Regent John of Gaunt.
Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan are summoned to investigate the death in the hope of averting French retaliation.
" SIGNED on the title page.
245 pp.
Very near fine in a fine dustjacket (usual toning to the pages).