A Lion's Ransom - (Owen Archer Mystery) by Candace Robb (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Who stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion.

'A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review

York, 1377. Owen Archer is called upon when a lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard's coronation is stolen.

A CITY'S ROAR.

The missing lion isn't the only thing causing outrage in the city. Rumours of merchant spies passing on information to the French and Spanish persist. And then a body is spotted floating in the river . . .

TO CATCH A THIEF . . .

Is there a connection between the theft of the lion and the drowned man? The murder of a suspected spy raises further questions. Are the thief and a ferocious killer the same person? Owen's quest for answers leads him to uncover passion, betrayal, fiercely guarded secrets . . . and to one of the most powerful men in the land.

A page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of PAUL DOHERTY, ELLIS PETERS and C.J. SANSOM.

Review Quotes

A detailed ramble through 1376 York peopled by a brace of engaging characters-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Fox in the Fold"

A highlight in a solid series-- "Publishers Weekly on The Riverwoman's Dragon"

A melange of medieval political plotting . . . Sure to please fans of historical mysteries-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Choir of Crows"

A multitude of new and old supporting characters round out the delightful cast and contribute to the twists and turns of the compelling plot-- "Booklist on A Conspiracy of Wolves"

A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of A Fox in the Fold"

A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Snake in the Barley"

Magda, who's appeared in many of Owen's adventures, is the rightful star of this tale of murder, betrayal, and superstition-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Riverwoman's Dragon"

Recommended for fans of historical writers such as C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters and Sharon Kay Penman-- "Library Journal on A Conspiracy of Wolves"

Robb once again effectively blends crime with the politics of 14th-century England-- "Publishers Weekly on A Choir of Crows"

Tense and dark-- "The Historical Novels Review on A Snake in the Barley"