The Guilt of Innocents

Many lies. But only one truth...

Winter 1372 York: A man has drowned in the River Ouse. It soon becomes clear that his death was not an accident. But why would anyone want to kill a humble river pilot?

As the crowds around the murdered man thicken one-eyed spy Owen Archer is quickly brought to the scene by his adoptive son Jasper. Renowned for solving many crimes Owen is immediately drawn into the case. But right from the start he realises that it isn't a simple question of one victim one suspect.And when a valuable cross goes missing and a woman is badly burnt in mysterious circumstances the web of deceit widens. Then another body is found in the river. And as Owen and Jasper get closer to the truth they find their own lives in danger...