Dr. Alan Morris, world-renowned archaeologist, is not the sort to go missing. He had travelled the world for forty years investigating ruins, so it would not seem that the Welsh border site of Aurae Phiala would pose any problems. Charlotte Rossignol, a pretty young music teacher and Dr. Morris's heir, is distressed. She feels her great-uncle is in danger and begins her own investigation. Among the ruins of Aurae Phiala, Charlotte finds a curious history, and much more to be excavated than just Roman ruins. From the creator of Cadfael.