Love, revenge, secrets – and murder – in a medieval kingdom at war.
A young woman, left alone and destitute after the mysterious death of her mother, vows, somehow, to bring the murderer to justice. Godric, and the dashing nobleman, Hugh, lay claim to Janna's heart, but who can she trust with the truth when all around her have secrets?
In a country torn apart by the vicious civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, Janna needs all her wits and courage to stay alive as she comes closer to those who are determined to silence her forever.