I, Claudia Lauren Owen Heart Lake guards its past

Heart Lake guards its past - but cannot keep it hidden

As old friends adjust to life fighting for opposing sides

The year is 1471

But her presence at court has attracted the attentions of another Captivated by her honesty and intelligence

But before his arrival there was an equally mysterious disappearance

I, Claudia Lauren Owen Heart Lake guards its pastThe ex prostitute Claudia has inveigled her way into marriage with a wealthy wine merchant. When she runs up gambling debts, she starts offering "personal services" to high ranking Romans. One by one, however, her clients become the victims of a serial killer, who Claudia must track down.