A Tale of Silence

Civil war is raging in Portugal. For political reasons, King Afonso ordered the execution of the beautiful Inés de Castro, the only woman his son, Crown Prince Pedro, had every truly loved. Maddened by grief, Pedro raised an army, vowing vengeance on all responsible for his beloved’s death. About a year has passed with neither side gaining a decisive victory. As Pedro is considering his future actions, another problem demands his attention. A young woman. the daughter of a prominent local noble, is raped and murdered. One of Pedro’s most trusted aides is accused of the crime. Now, in addition to his other concerns, Pedro must try to save the life and honor of his young follower.