Ludlow, England, 1501
When Thomas Berrington finds the bones of a human hand in his room in Ludlow Castle he knows he must confront whoever left them. Except when Thomas tracks the man down he has been murdered, and Thomas believes the killer to be an old adversary.
In hot pursuit of his suspect Thomas comes under attack, barely escaping with his life. When paid mercenaries invade Thomas's house, threatening his family, he redoubles his efforts. Finally confronting the perpetrator he makes a mistake that might prove fatal. Can he succeed, or will this be the end for Thomas Berrington?