Sure that she is involved in the messenger's death right up to her beautiful eyebrows but unable to believe she's a killer, Bellamy must find out how and why Baldassare died, or watch the mysterious Magdalene meet her fate on the gallows.Ī very cosy view of prostitution in the 12th century but with some historical background. Bellamy is instantly captivated by his chief suspect but also convinced that she is hiding something. The bishop of Winchester, who was served for many years by Baldassare, has put Bellamy, his most trusted knight, in charge of the murder investigation and ordered him to prove Magdalene is the killer. Into this sea of intrigue steps the handsome Sir Bellamy of Itchen. Chances are if they don't find the killer, they will be assumed guilty, because they are whores, and will be gutted and hanged. Of course, their efforts aren't completely altruistic. Though Baldassare isn't a regular client of the Old Priory Guesthouse, Magdalene and her women refuse to allow his death to go unavenged. She and her women are expected to engage in a number of sinful activities, but bloody murder isn't one of them until Baldassare, the messenger, dies. Magdalene la Batarde is the madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark.
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