The death ship of dartmouth

Dartmouth, September 1324. A merchant ship is found burning at sea, apparently ravaged by pirates. One crew member is found on board, stabbed through the heart, but the rest of the crew is missing.

But why was the cargo of the ship left untouched? As the ship is brought into the harbour, Bailiff Simon Puttock’s thoughts turn to the owner’s rivals.

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Were the Lyme pirates involved in the attack, or did it originate closer to home?

Meanwhile Sir Baldwin de Furnshill arrives, charged by Bishop Stapleton to seek out a French spy, but it seems that the first person sent for that task, the Bishop’s nephew, didn’t do so well, as a body is found in a hole in the road.

But no sooner has Baldwin started his investigations – aided by the new coroner, Sir Richard de Welles – a new face arrives in town, acting for the King’s advisers, the Despensers. Baldwin finds his loyalties torn between his King and the truth and he will need to tread carefull