Publisher's Synopsis
The thrilling new historical adventure in the Tales of the Lawless Land series from New York Times bestselling author Boyd Morrison and expert medievalist Beth Morrison.
Croatia, 1351. Young knight Gerard Fox and his spouse Lady Willa are heading to the walled city of Dubrovnik. Though the resourceful couple have emerged from dangerous quests in Italy and Greece unscathed, they soon find themselves embroiled anew in perilous intrigues. Having inadvertently hindered a rescue mission, Fox and Willa agree to assist the Croatian family involved. Petar and Jelena's son is being held captive, and if they do not help his captors betray their hometown to a Serbian warlord, the boy will be killed. The warlord also wants the secrets fabled explorer Marco Polo brought back from China - secrets that have made the local salt trade immensely profitable. If he finds Polo's papers, the warlord will have the region's wealth under his control, and be able to spark war along the Adriatic coast - but first he must reckon with Fox and Willa... Reviews for the TALES OF THE LAWLESS LAND series 'The Morrisons bring the Middle Ages to life in vivid detail.' Graham Brown'Full of both authenticity and thrills.' Mark Greaney
'Complete with mysteries, secrets, and adventure, rich in detail, delivering exactly what a reader craves.' Steve Berry
'Action galore. What a ride!' Elizabeth George
