The third in the Adelia Agular series, this historical transports you back to the 12th century and evokes the belief in the legends of Arthur and the hope of the Welsh that he would return. An absorbing read.
Famous Glastonbury Abbey has suffered a devastating fire, one which uncovered two strange skeletons, one tall and one smaller. Could these be the bones of King Arthur and his queen, Guinevere? King Henry is trying to put down a rebellion in Wales, and needs proof that these bones are or are not the bones of Arthur. If the rebels know that their mythical king will not be returning, he will be able to stamp out the rebellion. He calls up Adelia once again to examine the bones, and put lie to the rumor of Arthur. Adelia and her household leave Cambridge to travel to Glastonbury, where the Bishop of St. Albans, her former lover and father of her daughter, is overseeing the investigation of the fire. Her work is further complicated because much of the Abbey and the town of Glastonbury have burned, there are rumors of Arthur’s return, and several deaths caused by a roving, merciless band of outlaws that live in the forests around Glastonbury. In addition, her friend, the Lady Emma, who was traveling to her mother-in-law’s estate, has gone missing without a trace. Full of signs and portents, the mystery of an ancient king, and a courageous, intelligent woman, this is wonderful historical fiction.
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