<p><strong><em>Salisbury, 1226</em></strong></p><p>A young pregnant woman is found tangled in reeds in the river Avon, her identity a mystery. Grieving widow Ela Longespée is determined to succeed her husband as sheriff of Salisbury, and quickly takes charge of the investigation. She soon finds herself in the thick of a neighborhood scandal and a struggle to maintain her authority. With multiple suspects, can she identify the true killer?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series</strong></p><p>This series features a real historical figure-the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II's illegitimate son William. After her husband's untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.</p><p>Book 1: Cathedral of Bones</p><p>Book 2: Breach of Faith</p><p>Book 3: The Lost Child</p><p>Book 4: Forest of Souls</p><p>Book 5: The Bone Chess Set</p><p>Book 6: Cloister of Whispers</p><p>Book 7: Palace of Thorns</p><p>Book 8: A Surfeit of Miracles</p><p>Book 9: The d'Albiac Inheritance</p><p>Book 10: Unholy Sanctuary</p>