The Apothecary Rose: (The Owen Archer Mysteries: book I): a captivating and enthralling medieval murder mystery set in York – a real page-turner!

The Apothecary Rose: (The Owen Archer Mysteries: book I): a captivating and enthralling medieval murder mystery set in York – a real page-turner!

by Candace Robb (Author)

Synopsis

It is the year of our Lord 1363. And in the cathedral city of York people are dying in mysterious circumstances. But there seems to be a common thread - the herbal remedies dispensed by Nicholas Wilton, Master Apothecary. The first victim is an anonymous pilgrim. But when a highborn nobleman dies after taking the same potion the authorities decide to act. Dispatched to York, in disguise, to unravel the mystery, Owen Archer, former Captain of Archers, apprentices himself to the Apothecary. But it is from Wilton's beautiful wife Lucie that he must learn the arcane secrets of the trade. Slowly but surely Owen begins to uncover the truth. And when the deaths continue he realises to his horror he must count Lucie among the suspects.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Arrow
Published: 11 Jul 1994

ISBN 10: 0099429764
ISBN 13: 9780099429760
Book Overview: The compelling first novel in the acclaimed Owen Archer Series

Media Reviews
Ellis Peters has a cohort of pretenders snapping at her heels ... most impressive of the bunch is Candace Robb * Time Out *
Enthralling and evocative ... Candace Robb recreates medieval York with ease * Yorkshire Evening Press *
Authentic characters, and a credible plot...Essential for historical fans * Library Journal *
A wonderful new voice...Suspenseful, historically accurate...with a wonderful cast of characters -- Charles de Lint, author of 'Dreams under Foot'
Author Bio
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 the author of nine Owen Archer novels and three Margaret Kerr Mysteries.