But this is far from the truth. Bertrild attacks Sabina -- and she demands that Mainard send her back to the whorehouse.

When Bertrild is murdered, Mainard is the chief suspect. Fearful that her love will be hung for murder, Sabina flees to her old whoremistress Magdalene la Bartarde for help. Magdalene is no stranger to murder, and will use her powerful friends to help -- including Sir Bellamy of Itchen who reunites with Magdalene in unraveling this tangled tale of hatred, fear, and blackmail.