Another compelling tale in this series.A monk disappears with ancient relics from the Abbey of Imleach.There is an assassination attempt on her brother,the king of Muman. Are these two events linked?As advocate of the court, Sister Fidelma,aided by her friend,Brother Eadulf,investigates.A convoluted & confusing investigation proceeds.Fidelma eventually suspects there is an unknown faction that wants both the relics & her brother‘s kingship.