Belladonna at Belstone - Couverture souple

The young nun, Moll, lies in the infirmary of St Mary's Priory, Belstone, having been bled to cure a migraine. Left to rest, she is just falling into a doze, smiling as she dreams of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when she suddenly awakes, realising in terror that she can't breathe. But she is already too weak to fight for her life...
It's 1321 and Lady Elizabeth of Topsham, Prioress of St Mary's, is struggling to retain her position in the face of devastating opposition. Especially since Sister Margherita, her treasurer, has accused her of lascivious disregard, claiming that, instead of paying for a new roof, Elizabeth has given money to the new vicar, a man she often sees alone - at night…
Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, together with his old friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, are summoned by the Bishop of Exeter's representative to investigate. There is no doubt that the threefold vow of poverty, chastity and obedience are routinely being broken.
When a second nun is murdered, they face their most difficult case yet. The path to the truth twists and turns under the influence of the sinister, primitive passions and secret ambitions, until they finally uncover the evil that lies at the heart of the convent.
'Michael Jecks is a national treasure' Scotland on Sunday

Lady Elizabeth of Tophsam, Prioress of St. Mary's, is struggling to maintain her community.
Opposition comes from Sister Margherita, treasurer, who has accused her of lascivious disregard. Claiming that money, needed for essential repairs, has been given to the new vicar - a man Lady Elizabeth often sees alone at night.
The community of Belstone, situated on a bleak and miserable moor, is being torn apart by rumours and rivalries.