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by Candace Robb
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.
Genre: amateur detectives
What readers and critics are saying
★★★★★A dark labyrinth of violence, two brutal murders, stolen goods, spies, and political turmoil
★★★★★Wander through the streets of York, soaking in historical detail in this thorny maze of many mysteries
★★★★★A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs
★★★★★A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals
★★★★★A detailed ramble through 1376 York peopled by a brace of engaging characters
★★★★★Magda, who’s appeared in many of Owen’s adventures, is the rightful star of this tale of murder, betrayal, and superstition
★★★★★A highlight in a solid series
★★★★★Robb once again effectively blends crime with the politics of 14th-century England
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