A Vigil of Spies - (Owen Archer Mystery) by Candace Robb (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Will the Archbishop of York's final days be spent in peace? As the race to be his successor gathers pace, Owen must catch a determined killer who dwells among the archbishop's guests at Bishopthorpe Palace.

York, 1373: While the Archbishop of York, John Thorseby, lies gravely ill, the Princess of Wales visits him at Bishopthorpe Palace with an entourage from the royal household.

A GATHERING TO DIE FOR.

Princess Joan's presence in York gives the king's enemies an opportunity to strike, but it seems that danger lies closer to home when one of her servants is discovered dead. Was it an accident, or does a murderer lurk among the guests?

THE STAKES COULDN'T BE HIGHER . . .

As Owen investigates the other members of the princess's travelling party, a heinous act is discovered in the palace woods. Someone is determined to influence the choice of Thoresby's successor . . . Can Owen Archer catch the culprit and ensure that the archbishop's final days are spent in peace?

Review Quotes

Gripping and believable . . . you can almost smell the streets of 14th-century York as you delve deeper into an engrossing plot-- "Prima on The Riddle of St. Leonard's"

An absorbing picture of 14th-century Britain, which is rife with intrigue, rebellion and murder-- "Publishers Weekly on A Spy For the Redeemer"

As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day-- "Historical Novels Review"

Fascinating . . . crisp, evocative writing . . . The tapestry here is rich and varied-- "The Plain Dealer on A Spy For the Redeemer"

Meticulously researched, authentic and gripping-- "Yorkshire Evening Post"

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

This is as full of intrigue as a Deighton or a Le Carr�-- "Guardian"