Ketil Gunnarson while working for Thorfinn Sigurdarson has been ordered back to Orkney. It would seen that Thorfinn needs Ketil's help with an Abbot Konrad who has arrived by invitation from Saxony, but who is escorted by an old comrade of Ketil’s. But then people start dying who all seem to have a connection to Colonia the home of the Abbot. Ketiland old friend Sigrid investigate.
Another very enjoyable well-written story in this series, with its very likeable characters. ( )