This is a story that will enchant fans of historical fiction. Jeri Westerson makes life in England’s villages come to life and gives her readers a mystery that is informative and entertaining. Guest is the only one who has seen Marzhin Gwyls, who questions the search for the sword and seems intimately acquainted with its’ history. This is a story of myths and legends that has Guest encountering druids with their pagan rites and Marzhin Gwyls, who introduces himself as a caretaker. With the hunt for Excalibur and the untimely death, Guest knows that her appearance is no coincidence. One member of the troupe is Kat Pyke, a thief who Guest has encountered in the past. Their tasks are complicated by the arrival of a troupe of entertainers. As the Tracker, Guest is asked to investigate, leaving Jack to assist Teague. Shortly after their arrival the body of one of the men-at-arms is found in an area where Teague has been searching. Tintagel has fallen into disrepair and is overseen only by a caretaker and several men-at-arms.
In his searches he obtained parchments that point to Tintagel castle as Excalibur’s resting place. Although Edward has been dead for some time, he uses this decree to protect his activities. Teague is a treasure hunter working under a decree given by Edward III allowing him to seek treasure throughout the kingdom, forfeiting all gold to the crown. Hired by Carantok Teague to provide protection and assist in a search for Excalibur, Guest is skeptical that Teague can succeed but his payment would allow him and his servant Jack Tucker to live comfortably for a while. Crispen Guest is known as the Tracker of London, but his latest adventure takes him to Cornwall.
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