A Lion's Ransom - Owen Archer Mystery by Candace Robb Hardcover

Book Synopsis

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. A costly lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard's coronation is stolen. The desperate guildmaster begs Owen Archer to find it.

A CITY'S ROAR

But Owen has other troubles plaguing him. The French and Spanish navies are attacking English ports and boarding merchant ships. As the king's man in the north, Owen is hunting spies, and in a city on edge every foreigner is suspect. Especially when a body is found in the river . . .

A DANGEROUS PREDATOR

Is there a connection between the theft of the golden lion, the drowning, and the subsequent torture and murder of a foreigner? Owen's urgent search will uncover passions, betrayals and painful secrets that soon lead him to one of the most powerful men in the kingdom.

A page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of PAUL DOHERTY, ELLIS PETERS and C.J. SANSOM.

Review Quotes

A dark labyrinth of violence, two brutal murders, stolen goods, spies, and political turmoil-- "Booklist"

Wander through the streets of York, soaking in historical detail in this thorny maze of many mysteries-- "Kirkus Reviews"

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

A highlight in a solid series-- "Publishers Weekly on The Riverwoman's Dragon"

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

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"

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

A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Snake in the Barley"

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"

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"

Tense and dark-- "The Historical Novels Review on A Snake in the Barley"