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A lion's ransom
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- 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. 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.
- 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 eleven previous Owen Archer mysteries and three Kate Clifford medieval mysteries.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781448313174
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Severn House, (06 January 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 450 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 5639 x 3658 x 612 mm
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