The Wayward Apprentice

Stephen Attebrook, a disabled knight facing financial hardship, takes a position as deputy coroner in Ludlow, only to become embroiled in a series of murders, espionage, and political conflict. As he investigates a suspicious death and becomes involved in the tensions between a rebellious earl and King Henry III, he must navigate dangerous alliances and hidden agendas. The story vividly brings to life thirteenth-century England, blending intrigue and historical detail in a compelling medieval mystery.