In the late summer of 1274, King Edward"s queen contemplates a pilgrimage that will include a stay at Tyndal Priory. Envoys are sent to confirm that everything will be suitable for the king"s wife, and Prioress Eleanor nervously awaits them, knowing that regal visits bring expense along with honor. The cost is higher than anticipated, however, when a courtier is murdered. Many in the party had reason to hate the dead man, including Crowner Ralf"s eldest brother, Sir Fulke; and the prioress"s nemesis, the man in black. Soon Eleanor is embroiled in dangerous power games, both secular and religious. England"s future under a new king may offer hope and relief, but skeletons from the past can come back to life.... Priscilla Royal discovered the beauty of medieval literature as a student at San Francisco State University. She now lives and writes in Northern California. Valley of Dry Bones is seventh in her medieval mystery series. www.priscillaroyal.com