Her beauty is like a quill dipped in poison. You will be poisoned if you remain with her. Set in France during the Inquisition and the Hundred Years' War, Marcus and Claire find themselves living in peace with their family in the city of Agen. However, the peace is short-lived as the Inquisition is intent upon revenge and old enemies emerge. Marcus finds himself torn between his loyalty to England or to France, as the English offer him safety if he assassinates Lord Gustave, the French Lord, and death if he doesn't. Marcus's loyalty to Claire is tested, just as knights and witch hunters are sent to claim him.

An emotional book that leaves you in suspense, this book is a combination of medieval romance, adventure, history and fairy tale.

'The fourth instalment of 'The Stormbow Chronicles' is a genuine page-turner. R. Owain is a master storyteller that leaves you questioning who the traitor in the midst is and uses the element of surprise to keep the reader guessing. This is a glorious book with poetic writing.' - R.N.K. Robinson, Author of Alcibiades