In their most dangerous mission yet, Baldwin and Simon must uncover a deadly assassination plot that will change the course of English history. It's 1325, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock are in France to join Prince Edward and Bishop Walter'sentourage asthey maketheir journey to the palace of the French king, Charles IV. The Prince must make a demeaning submission in order for the English to keep hold of their French territories. Meanwhile, Queen Isabella has been causing a scandal in the French courts with English traitor Roger Mortimer. The Prince's entourageare delivered into the Queen's custody,but it becomes clear that they have enemies within the palace walls. Simon and Baldwin soondiscover amurderous plot that threatens England's future...