A Dark Night Hidden - Hardcover

ALYS CLARE

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340793317 ISBN 13: 9780340793312

Publisher: HODDER & STOUGHTON, 2003

Synopsis

Josse D'Acquin and the Abbess Helewise are appalled by the views of the fanatical new priest, Father Micah, but are even more horrified when his body turns up by the side of the road. Whatever his methods he was a man of God. And when it appears that a band of evangelical heretics, whom Micah condemned to the stake, might be behind his death, the Abbess is torn by her compassion for their suffering and her duty to the church. When Josse realises that Helewise cannot possibly condone his desires to save the heretics he is forced to act against her wishes, risking the greatest friendship he has. For the Abbess, her friendship with Josse is deepening the longer he stays at the abbey, as is her awareness of his attractions as a man. Meanwhile Joanna, Josse's former lover, lives hidden in the forest with their baby girl, Meggie. Joanna continues to learn the skills and secrets of the pagan forest people but it is only at her initiation that she realises what mysterious powers have been unleashed. Despite their wisdom however the forest people are both feared by and vulnerable to outsiders. When Joanna nurses an injured woman back to health, she and Meggie find themselves in mortal danger.

About this title

About the Author:

Alys Clare is a history enthusiast who has written many novels under a different name. Alys Clare lives in Kent, where the Hawkenlye mysteries are set. You can reach her on her website www.alysclare.com

Review:

Praise for Alys Clare: 'Alys Clare writes these gorgeous books in modern day style, producing intense and beautiful tales of ancient charm' - Bangor Chronicle 'A worthy heir to Ellis Peters, though grittier, materialises' -- Poison in the Pen 'Proof that a writer of medieval crime fiction can deliver something fresh' -- The Times

About this edition

• Publisher: HODDER & STOUGHTON
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340793317
• ISBN 13: 9780340793312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272