1093. The music of murder. Beatriz de Farrera is a trobairitz (a female troubadour) at the court of Toulouse. She sings of love but intends to evade marriage and romantic entanglements. Her patron, Lady Philippa, is the heiress of the rich city and county of Toulouse. Philippa’s uncle Raymond plans to marry his niece to the ageing king of Aragon, sweep her out of his way and usurp her rights in Toulouse. In a world of scheming lords and plotting abbots seeking to control the riches of local salt production and the pilgrim routes, and set against the Reconquista, a brutal murder occurs. Beatriz finds she has skills other than poetry and music. She must uncover the secrets lurking beneath the glittering surface of the Toulouse court to expose the murderer and avert a great injustice.
Genre: Historical
Genre: Historical