Salt’s Wound is available now in ebook and paperback. All that glitters is not gold in this medieval tale of poison, diamonds, and salt, set in the Pyrenees mountains. A sharp-tongued female troubadour and an observant lady’s maid deal with murder, a revenant, a suspected fratricide, and some very bad weather.
5* review by Maybelle on Amazon
‘This mediaeval murder mystery is set amongst the dramatic and stormy mountain landscapes of the Pyrénées and the ancient territory of Aragón. Meticulously researched – including maps – with rich detail of the setting and society, and the lyrics of the era, illustrating a satisfying tale that is full of twists and turns. There is even a trial by combat.
The series will appeal to fans of Brother Cadfael, but Beatriz the protagonist is a young female troubadour (trobairitz) in the service of Philippa of Tolosa (Toulouse), a noblewoman about to enter an arranged marriage. In a world where women lack agency, the author has succeeded in giving our heroine a skilful and intelligent, yet convincing role.
I was immersed in this novel and read eagerly to the conclusion.’
