Olivar continues to have terrifying nightmares Cyrille becomes even more unpleasant. The atmosphere in the house is increasingly uncomfortable. Peter seems to be improving, so when he suddenly dies, Josse and Helewise grow suspicious.
He remembers well that Aeleis found the figure while she and Josse were investigating the undercroft of Southfire Hall, parts of which date back to Roman times. The arrival of a young man injured nearby in a riding accident creates a mystery when Josse discovers that the man, who calls himself Peter Southey, has in his possession a carved chess figure that Josse is certain belongs to Aeleis, who ran off after refusing to marry an older man Hugh had chosen for her. Cyrille is cold, bossy, and cruel to Olivar, her son from a former marriage, whom Herbert, lacking any male offspring, means to adopt as his heir. The trouble seems to be caused by Cyrille de Picus, the wife of Herbert, Josse’s oldest cousin Isabelle’s son. Although they are warmly welcomed, the pair soon notice that the family is very tense indeed. Josse spent many happy periods at Southfire Hall as a youth enjoying the company of his cousins, especially the daring Aeleis. In February 1212, Josse and Helewise ( The Winter King, 2014, etc.) have undertaken a frigid journey to visit his elderly Uncle Hugh, his mother’s brother. A visit to a treasured childhood home involves Sir Josse d’Acquin and his wife, Helewise, in yet another murder.
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