Thomas Treviot, a goldsmith in the city of London has had a series of
bad things that have gone wrong in his life recently. However, shortly
after this, he is abducted and a ransom demanded for his release. Can
life get any worse?
Meantime, Henry VIII has decided to begin
taking over the smaller monasteries as a way of getting badly needed
funds. Because of Treviot's position as a goldsmith, he is required to
attend the execution of Queen Anne. What happens there brings further
trouble to his life.
Later, on his way to early mass, Treviot
hears a loud noise. He is unsure what it is, and advances further down
the dark street to find his friend, Robert Packington lying dead on the
street. Witnesses say that a foreigner called out to him, pointed
something at him, after which a loud noise ensued and the victim fell
down dead. The physician called indicates that the victim was shot by a
man using a wheellock.
Treviot begins to wonder if he was the
intended victim, or was it because of something Packington knew and was
planning on telling Treviot? He intends to find out why and who was
behind the murder. He goes into the stews of London to find out who the
assassin is, but in doing so he puts his own life into jeopardy.
The
coroner's inquest returns a verdict of death by persons unknown.
Treviot is warned off his investigation. Things go from bad to worse
when an attempt is made on his life, and a short time later when he is
arrested for suspected heresy. However, before he can be brought to
trial, he is released by Thomas Cromwell, who has a task for him to
perform.
Treviot's investigation leads him into trouble, and
potential disaster for himself and those around him. How will he stay
out of trouble? Author D. K. Wilson presents a good story, based on a
real crime, involving real people during the reign of Henry VIII. A
good read for fans of historical fiction, and I look forward to the sequel.
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