The third instalment of The Agnes de Souarcy Chronicles. An Eternal Struggle. A Web of Secrets. A Destiny Foretold...

Normandy 1304. Agnes de Souarcy has survived the medieval Inquisition, but remains the focus of an ancient quest. Her protectors must do battle with the powerful enemies of the quest who will stop at nothing to see it fail.

Alençon, September 1304. Widowed Agnes de Souarcy is a prisoner of the Inquisition. Though innocent of any crime, she faces interrogation and torture. And with friendsand allies powerless to help her, she only has her strength of character to draw on as she fights for her life.

"The season of the beast was near..."

1304. The King of France and the Church are locked in a battle for power that will also decide the fate of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller.

Meanwhile in the Normandy countryside, young widow Agnes de Souarcy, the beautiful lady of the manor, is fighting to retain her independent way of life, aware that her spiteful half-brother will do anything to destroy her.