IT WAS A QUIET MURDER... A painless one. Not a trace of blood. There wasn’t even a body. But it was a poison true as The poison of the human heart. Award-winning and nationally best-selling author Margaret Frazer plunges into the darkest depths of the 15th century in this stunning tale of kings and witchcraft, revealing the hidden hand behind the throne of England. Join Queen Margaret and the Duke of Gloucester as they gamble for the fate of kingdoms in a tale woven out of Shakespeare’s Henry VI. Souls are placed at the stake, but will any of them see the true danger lurking in their midst before it’s too late? PRAISE FOR MARGARET FRAZER'S BOOKS "Prepare to be enchanted as Margaret Frazer transports you back to the 15th century." - Romantic Times "More than just a good read. The reader comes away sadder and wiser, knowing that what they've read is that stuff of real life. Brava!" - Historical Novels Review “A smooth and absorbing saga of conspiracy and treachery in 15th-century England… A tantalizing secret turns out to have stunning political implications.” – Publishers Weekly "Finely plotted and subtly shaded. Frazer has the detailed substance that brings an era to life, while her characters' psychological makeup is as cunningly wrought as the historical background." - Publishers Weekly “Margaret Frazer has quietly claimed her place as one of the preeminent writers of historical crime fiction, delivering the whole package – a good mystery, wonderful characters, and a fascinating period of history. Her novels are a dream to read.” - Aunt Agatha’s Newsletter Herodotus Award Winner. Twice nominated for the Edgar Award Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award A Romantic Times Top Pick. ("This World's Eternity" is a short story in the Margaret Frazer's Tales series.)