Publisher's Synopsis
A dark presence has settled over the county of Bourdagne, in twelfth century France. Bizarre crop failures, mysterious disappearances, and reports of demons stalking the forest at night plague the land. A statue of Christ has transformed into the image of a demon. A prize mare has given birth to a fully grown mad dog.
In the face of mounting evidence, the rulers of Bourdagne are forced to admit that the devil has come to their little county.
In desperation, the countess, Emiline, sends a party to Florence to seek out a secretive mage named Demetrius who might be their only hope of uncovering the mystery. But is he trustworthy, and can they bear to face the evil that gnaws at the heart of their realm?
With gruesome violence and gripping terror, this story takes the reader on a dark and unforgettable journey through the supernatural.
