Not Poppy, Nor Mandragora

When Carill found the mutilated bodies of his wife and son, he could think of only one thing: revenge. But he's only a simple farmer; what he and his village need is an official monster slayer. Brys Bradaigh arrives, straight from the queen's court, complete with sword and vast experience in dealing with monsters. Carill is beginning to wonder, however, if she has a hidden agenda?