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A Vigil of Spies: The Owen Archer Series - Book Ten - Softcover

Book 10 of 16: An Owen Archer Mysteries

Robb, Candace

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9781682301098: A Vigil of Spies: The Owen Archer Series - Book Ten
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ISBN 10: 1682301095 ISBN 13: 9781682301098
Publisher: Diversion Books, 2015

Synopsis

“As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day.” ―HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW

Archbishop Thoresby of York, the second most powerful cleric in England, lies dying in his bed. The end of his life is seen by the great families of the North as a chance to promote one of their own as his successor, and Thoresby himself announces he will leave the matter to the dean and chapter of York. On the eve of this decision, the dying archbishop agrees to a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, wife of the Black Prince, heir to the throne of England. Thoresby’s captain of the guard, Owen Archer, has no doubt that trouble will follow.

As soon as the company rides into the palace yard he is proved right: they arrive burdened with the body of one of their party, and Owen finds evidence that the man’s death was no accident. Within days of this discovery, a courier carrying an urgent message for the archbishop is found hanging in the woods. With guards surrounding the property, it is clear that the murderer walks among the palace guests. The powerful Percy and Neville families are well represented in the entourage, including a woman who remembers an afternoon tryst with Owen as much, much more. Even the princess’ son is suspect. As Owen races to unmask the guilty and rid the palace of the royal party, his final wish for his lord is that he might die in peace.

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About the Author

Candace Robb has read and researched medieval history for many years, having studied for a Ph.D in Medieval and Anglo-Saxon Literature. She is also the author of nine previous Owen Archer novels and three Margaret Kerr Mysteries. She lives in Seattle.

Review

"Meticulously researched, authentic and gripping" * Yorkshire Evening Post * "It's ... the Machiavellian intrigue that makes this such an enjoyable read. When the iron curtain came down people said the spy-thriller genre was dead. They were wrong. This is as full of intrigue as a Deighton or a Le Carre'" * The Guardian *

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Publisher
Diversion Books
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1682301095
ISBN 13 
9781682301098
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
284
Rating
  • 4.35 out of 5 stars
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