Will the death of a prominent knight lead to the Bishop of Winchester’s downfall? Owen Archer investigates threats, scandal and murder after Sir Ranulf Pagnell dies in France.
York, 1371. William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, has made many enemies since York knight Sir Ranulf Pagnell died imprisoned in France while Wykeham negotiated his ransom. After escorting Sir Ranulf’s body back to the city, Wykeham realises that his own life is in grave danger.
VENGEANCE IS COMING . . .
The bishop’s woes increase when one of his properties in the city is set alight, with horrific consequences. Was it a thoughtless act of revenge or a deliberate murder? Why was someone searching for important documents in the house just before the fire, including those linked to the Pagnells?
A DEADLY DECEPTION.
As Owen investigates, he uncovers a shocking secret linked to Sir Ranulf’s terrible fate. A secret someone is prepared to go to any lengths to keep hidden . . .
THE OWEN ARCHER MYSTERIES
1. The Apothecary Rose
2. The Lady Chapel
3. The Nun’s Tale
4. The King’s Bishop
5. The Riddle of St. Leonard’s
6. The Gift of Sanctuary
7. A Spy for the Redeemer
8. The Cross-Legged Knight
9. The Guilt of Innocents
10. A Vigil of Spies
11. A Conspiracy of Wolves
12. A Choir of Crows
13. The Riverwoman’s Dragon
14. A Fox in the Fold
Giới thiệu về tác giả
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.
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