"The Blood of the Fifth Knight" is a gripping historical novel and a successful sequel to E. M. Powell's acclaimed debut "The Fifth Knight." England, 1176. King Henry II has imprisoned his rebellious queen due to her attempt to overthrow him. However, her co-conspirators are still at large, and after a failed assassination attempt on his beautiful mistress Rosamund Clifford, the king is under pressure. Desperate, Henry turns to the only person he trusts: Sir Benedict Palmer, the man whose skills have saved the ruler before. But neither he nor the king suspects that they are dealing with a treacherous adversary who remains loyal to Henry's traitorous queen and will stop at nothing. As Sir Benedict answers his king's call, his family finds itself in grave danger.