A Man's Word - The King's Hounds

pThe crime-solving duo known as the Kings HoundsHalfdan and his master, Winstonare investigating a possible plot against King Cnut by onetime enemy-turned-ally Jarl Thorkell. Joined on the arduous journey by Winstons woman, Alfilda, and Atheling, his cranky mule, they venture to the markets in Thetford to gather information./ppOn the way, they meet a wealthy farmer who is seeking justice at the District Court against a thane accused of rape. When the thane tells a bald-faced lie in court, resulting in a dismissal of the charges, all hell breaks loose. In a time when noblemen are the law and they cant be trusted to be ethical, the law