Tyrant of the Mind
Tyrant of the Mind by Priscilla Royal, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in September 2011, is a historical mystery set in the winter of 1271. This edition, comprising 256 pages, follows Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal and her sub-infirmarian, Sister Anne, as they navigate the treacherous environment of Wynethorpe Castle on the Welsh border. When a beloved child falls gravely ill, they are summoned to provide aid, accompanied by Brother Thomas, a monk grappling with his own inner turmoil.
As the story unfolds, the atmosphere darkens with the murder of a guest shortly after their arrival, casting suspicion on Eleanor’s brother. Despite the prevailing doubts about his innocence, Eleanor is resolute in her belief that he is not the killer. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and justice as Eleanor, Anne, and Thomas work against time to uncover the truth amidst a backdrop of old resentments and rising tensions. Readers will find a blend of historical detail and mystery, as the characters confront both external threats and their personal struggles.
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A nun and a monk defy death and dishonor at her family’s Welsh fortress…
In the winter of 1271, Death stalks the corridors of Wynethorpe Castle on the Welsh border. When the Grim Reaper touches the beloved grandson of the castle lord, Baron Adam sends for his daughter, Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal, and her sub-infirmarian, Sister Anne, to save the child with prayers and healing talents. Escorting them to the remote fortress is Brother Thomas, an unwilling monk fighting his private demons.
Death may be denied once in his quest for souls but never twice. Soon after the trio arrives, an important guest is murdered. The prioress’s brother, bloody dagger in hand, stands over the corpse. All others may believe in his guilt, but Eleanor is convinced her brother is innocent.
Outside her priory, in a world of armed men, Eleanor may have little authority, but she is determined to untangle the Gordian knot of thwarted passions and old resentments even if it means defying her father, a man with whom she longs to make peace. As passions rise with the winter wind and time runs short, Eleanor, Anne and Thomas struggle to find the real killer.
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