Bone of Contention

In a politically charged Oxford, Magdalene la Batarde finds herself at the center of a brewing scandal when her patron, William of Ypres, calls her into action amidst accusations of murder. Teaming up with her old friend, Sir Itchen of Bellamy, she navigates the tangled web of intrigue, aided by her former coworkers—whores and barmaids—who hold crucial information that could help her unravel the mystery.