From the back cover of the paperback edition (copyright (c) 1999 Penguin Putnam, Inc.): 

Graeham Fox is on a secret mission: rescuing his lord's illegitimate daughter from the clutches of her abusive husband. As payment for his service, Graeham will receive her twin's hand in marriage and a vast estate, much more than any landless soldier could ever hope for....

Attacked in London, Graeham is almost killed. He is given a chance to heal at the humble home of Joanna Chapman, a silk merchant's lovely widow. Her past has taught her not to trust any man, especially one as rakishly handsome--and mysterious--as Graeham. But his raw strength and gentle touch unleash a blistering passion in Joanna. Caught between ambition and desire, Graeham's future hangs by a thread. And only Joanna's love can save him from himself....

Nominated by Romantic Times magazine for Best Historical Romantic Mystery.

Made the Ingrams A-List of Top 50 Requested Titles for four weeks.

"Patricia Ryan moves Rear Window to medieval London, and does things Hitchcock never dreamed of! Fresh, swift and sexy, Silken Threads strengthens Ms. Ryan's reputation as an outstanding author of medieval romances." New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney

"Silken Threads resonates with the sounds, smells, intrigues and passions of the Middle Ages. Add engaging characters, authentic historical details and a well-crafted mystery and you have a delectable tapestry whose threads glide like silk through the pages." Romantic Times

"Patricia Ryan is back with another dazzling medieval romance!  Proving herself to be a remarkable storyteller, Patricia Ryan spins a tale of romance and mystery that will thrill readers. With a host of wonderful secondary characters to round out the complex plot, Ms. Ryan keeps readers guessing--and turning pages--right up till the end! This is a very special and original novel from one of romance's finest authors. Don't miss it." The Literary Times

"This is a rich and rewarding book. The characters are fully realized, the setting is impeccably accurate, and the mystery kept me guessing....Silken Threads is romance at its best. This one goes on my keeper shelf." The Romance Reader

"This medieval take on Hitchcock's movie Rear Window is simply superb!  The secondary characters add as much to the story as the hero and heroine, and the author's sense of atmosphere is impeccable. Ms. Ryan is a superb stylist with words who weaves the silken threads of her latest medieval romance into a complex tapestry of mystery, suspense and passion. If you haven't tried this author's books (historical or contemporary), don't wait any longer. This one is fantastic and not to be missed!" Tanzey Cutter, The Old Book Barn Gazette

"A real page-turner, this one will keep readers guessing right to the surprising conclusion." Bell, Book & Candle