"Sweet as thyme honey."Apprentice sculptor Philon knows the importance of choosing exactly the right model for his masterpiece. Fleet and golden, she is the most perfect horse he has ever seen. Sadly, her rider falls well short of the ideal. A scarred and battered soldier with a knowing glint in his eye—on the face of it neither desirable nor trustworthy.But handsome is as handsome does and soon Hilarion, with his brilliant, imperfect smile, draws Philon in a way t...

Pursuing a ruthless enemy who wants to throw Europe back into the horrors of the Great War, Briers Allerdale returns to 1920s London to warn his masters in the Secret Intelligence Service of a dangerous anarchist plot. He will need back up – but of a very specialised kind.Borrowed from the cipher department Miles Siward moves into a 'couples only' boarding house, posing as Allerdale's 'wife'. Miles loves allowing his alter ego, Millie, to spread her wings but if Miles wants the oth...

"Your master has the field for today, but his name, whatever it might be, is without honour."Olivier the squire worships the Black Knight and takes a fierce joy in his prowess as he defends a bridge against all comers. Olivier only wishes that his master loved him as much in return instead of treating him as a servant and occasional plaything.Then word comes that the King desires to cross the bridge. With an army approaching, a bright-eyed archer enticing Olivier t...