A Mortal Bane

In the intriguing setting of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark, Magdalene la Batarde, the madam, and her women face dire consequences when the messenger Baldassare is found murdered. Determined to clear their names, they embark on a perilous quest for the truth, as the handsome Sir Bellamy of Itchen is assigned to investigate. Captivated by Magdalene yet suspicious of her involvement, Bellamy must unravel the mystery surrounding Baldassare's death to prevent the unjust execution of the enchanting madam.