Description: July, 1100. After seven years away, Lassair is finally going home. Before she can reunite with her loved ones, however, she has a promise to keep. Old flame - and king's spy - Rollo left her a chest before he died, and it's time to collect it. But to her dismay, Lassair's soon caught up in a web of intrigue and danger she may never escape from .
Brief description: Alys Clare lives in the English countryside where her novels are set. She went to school in Tonbridge and later studied archaeology at the University of Kent. She is also the author of the Hawkenlye, Aelf Fen and Gabriel Taverner historical mystery series.
Review Quotes: Eerie ... Those who enjoy mystical thrillers set in medieval Europe will be well rewarded-- "Publishers Weekly on City of Pearl"