The Witch Hunter

In Exeter, 1195, Crowner John grapples with the mysterious death of a respected burgess and guild-master, who died suddenly despite showing no signs of injury and having recently complained of chest pains. The situation becomes more perplexing when a straw doll, with a spike through its heart, is found hidden under the man's saddle. The investigation hints at darker secrets, prompting a deeper inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.