Author J. M. C. Blair introduces us to King Arthur's
court where all the central characters are there with the exception of
Sir Percival. He has just sent word that he has found and is bringing
the Stone of Bran to the court. Morgan plans an elaborate ceremony to
welcome it. Guinevere shows up and expects to take her royal place at
court with Lancelot. Meanwhile Merlin stays in the background with his
protege Nimue (disguised as a young man). Just before the ceremony one
of Arthur's squires is brutally murdered, the stone is stolen as is
Excalibur!
Arthur charges Merlin with the investigation, which is
made easier by an early winter storm as all of the guests are confined
to the castle. Or so it seems; for shortly thereafter the murdered
squire's twin brother is also murdered. As the weather warms, the
guests leave. Fears are that the murderer will get away, but all the
guests are to return for the Midwinter Court.
Evidence points to
four possible suspects. Merlin and his retinue travel throughout
England in search of evidence. His plan is to reveal the true murderer
with a bit of drama at the Midwinter Court.
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