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OverviewDoes absence always make the heart grow fonder? An unexpected death and a chilling murder extend Owen Archer's stay in Wales, with dramatic consequences for both himself and his wife, Lucie. Wales, 1370. Owen has completed his latest mission for the Duke of Lancaster, but his plan to return home is thrown into peril when the young stonemason carving the tomb of Owen's late father-in-law, English knight Sir Robert D'Arcy, is discovered hanged. A TREASONOUS ACT. The Archdeacon of St David's wants Owen to find out whether Cynog was executed due to his support for the would-be Welsh redeemer, Owain Lawgoch's, rebellion against English rule. Prolonging his stay in Wales means that Owen will be unable to deliver the news of Sir Robert's death to Lucie in person, but can he really leave her father's tomb unfinished? LOYALTIES QUESTIONED . . . As Owen investigates Cynog's links to Lawgoch, he finds himself questioning his own purpose and is tempted by an unthinkable proposal. While in Owen's absence, Lucie also faces a difficult dilemma . . . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Candace RobbPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main ISBN: 9781448313396ISBN 10: 1448313392 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 06 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn absorbing picture of 14th-century Britain, which is rife with intrigue, rebellion and murder * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * Fascinating . . . crisp, evocative writing . . . The tapestry here is rich and varied * <b>The Plain Dealer</b> * Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>The Fox in the Fold</b> * Gripping and believable . . . you can almost smell the streets of 14th-century York as you delve deeper into an engrossing plot * <b>Prima</b> on <b>The Riddle of St. Leonard's</b> * Meticulously researched, authentic and gripping * <b>Yorkshire Evening Post</b> on <b>Vigil of Spies</b> * Author InformationCandace 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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