Heir-Disinherited Tomasz Ostrick

A scar crosses Tomasz Ostrick’s face, though the wound that governs his life is older than he is. One hundred and forty years ago, his grandfather lost a duel that carried away the family inheritance. The settlement was recorded, witnessed, and accepted by everyone except the descendants who grew up with its consequences.

Tomasz has spent years examining the terms. He knows which property changed hands, which promises accompanied it, and which witnesses had reasons to favor the winner. Settled In Blood carries his records and the people who believe the old agreement deserves another hearing.

He is not blind to the cost of his pursuit. Every year spent contesting the past is a year his household could have spent building something else. Tomasz nevertheless believes the settlement concealed an injustice. He will consider evidence against his claim, but he expects anyone defending the old verdict to meet him with more than its age.