Longsword IV

In Longsword IV: The Hooded Men, David Pilling plunges readers into a turbulent England following the death of Henry III, as new king Edward I faces threats from within while abroad in the Holy Land. Amidst rising unrest, Robert Ferrers, the outlawed Earl of Derby, rallies a rebel army seeking to reclaim the crown. Hugh Longsword, returning home in disgrace after failing to protect Edward, must navigate treachery and rivalries as he investigates the brewing crisis in northern England, confronting old foes and enigmatic figures along the way.