A Ruinous Wind

In the second installment of John Pilkington's Elizabethan mystery series, Sir Robert Vicary and his falconer, Thomas, attend the opulent Barrowhill Pleasures hosted by the flamboyant Earl of Reigate. However, festivities take a dark turn as three guests are mysteriously murdered, with the Earl eager to suppress the scandal, especially with Queen Elizabeth's attendance looming. As the events unfold, it's up to Thomas to navigate the cloaked intrigue and uncover the identity of the killer before more lives are lost. This gripping tale promises a captivating glimpse into the dangers and deceptions of Elizabethan England.