The Apothecary Rose - (Owen Archer Mystery) by Candace Robb (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A healing remedy or a deadly poison? Owen Archer confronts a lethal mix of dangerous attraction and troubling secrets when two knights die unexpectedly.

York, 1363. Master apothecary Nicholas Wilton provides a healing potion for a wounded soldier at St Mary's Abbey.

A KILLER CURE?

When Brother Wulfstan administers the special physick to the pilgrim and a fellow knight, tragedy strikes. Is the poisonous potion an accident, or a deliberate act of murder? Owen is sent to investigate by the Archbishop of York, disguised as an apothecary apprentice assisting Wilton's wife, Lucie.

THE SINS OF A KNIGHT

He soon learns that the first victim, Sir Geoffrey Montaigne, travelled to York to atone a past sin, and had crossed paths with Nicholas before. What was the knight's past misdeed, and what is his connection to the apothecary?

IS FORBIDDEN LOVE A DEADLY DRUG?

Owen uncovers troubling links between the knight and others close to Nicholas - including Lucie, who has captured his heart. But is he falling in love with a killer?

From the Back Cover

York, 1363. Master apothecary Nicholas Wilton provides a healing potion for a wounded soldier at St Mary's Abbey.

A KILLER CURE?

When Brother Wulfstan administers the special physick to the pilgrim and a fellow knight, tragedy strikes. Is the poisonous potion an accident, or a deliberate act of murder? Owen is sent to investigate by the Archbishop of York, disguised as an apothecary apprentice assisting Wilton's wife, Lucie.

THE SINS OF A KNIGHT

He soon learns that the first victim, Sir Geoffrey Montaigne, travelled to York to atone a past sin, and had crossed paths with Nicholas before. What was the knight's past misdeed, and what is his connection to the apothecary?

IS FORBIDDEN LOVE A DEADLY DRUG?

Owen uncovers troubling links between the knight and others close to Nicholas - including Lucie, who has captured his heart. But is he falling in love with a killer?

"Enthralling and evocative . . . Candace Robb recreates medieval York with ease" Yorkshire Evening Press
"Packed with detail that enriches . . . a story full of tension, incident, and emotion" Kirkus Reviews

Review Quotes

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"

Packed with detail that enriches . . . a story full of tension, incident, and emotion-- "Kirkus Reviews"

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

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

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"

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"

Meticulously researched, authentic and gripping-- "Yorkshire Evening Post on Vigil of Spies"

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"

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

About the Author

Candace Robb has read and researched medieval history for many years, having studied for a Ph.D. in Medieval & Anglo-Saxon Literature. She divides her time between Seattle and the UK, frequently visiting York to research the series. She is the author of the Owen Archer mystery series, three Kate Clifford medieval mysteries, the Margaret Kerr trilogy and two historical novels written as Emma Campion.