Sorrow Without End

In the midst of autumn storms in 1271, Crowner Ralf discovers a brutally murdered soldier near Tyndal Priory, raising questions about the involvement of the Assassin sect, as a mysterious dagger and a crusader’s cloak point to deeper intrigues. As Ralf seeks guidance from the priory, he becomes entangled in a web of personal and political conflict, with the future of the hospital hanging in the balance due to a contentious relic purchase. Suspicions mount against Brother Thomas, forcing Ralf to navigate loyalty and familial duty while an unseen murderer lurks nearby.