This historical series is set in fifteenth century England and features Sister Frevisse. As this entry opens, Sister Frevisse is being sent to London to meet the new prioress of St. Frideswide. she is asked, by her abbott, to stay with a relative who may make a donation to the priory. Sister Frevisse finds herself in the murderous political machinations of Henry VI and the Duc d'Orleans. This is an excellent series and gets better with each entry.