Candace Robb

Advantages: Beautifully researched
Disadvantages: Over too soon!

...If you love medieval adventures and wonderfully researched backgrounds, then this is the book for you. Candace Robb has recreated a world of drudgery and fear, peopled with the great and the obscure whose only recourse is to hope and the mother church. I had often wondered what happened to a thirteenth century war veteran, injured in the cause of his lord (it pre-dates the Chelsea Pensioners somewhat!). A very interesting idea to turn him into a spy, a captain of guards and ultimately a detective. I thoroughly enjoy walking the streets of York, looking for the sites of the apothecary and taverns. A time machine for those that wish to travel back, complete with the woes of the common folk. A great start to a series, Owen Archer is definitely a man to follow!... Read review

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Advantages: A gripping read if your into historical who dunit
Disadvantages: You should really read the first two books

...Set in England in 1366, this, the third book, is a story of betrayal, intrigue, incest, 14th century war fare, resurrection and holy relics. There are nuns returning from the grave, freebooters, dubious ships captains and plain old murderers. Candace Robb has written a book with enough twists and turns to keep the majority of readers occupied. The book is thoroughly researched with all the historical information accurate. The story revolves around a nun, claiming to be Dame Joanna Calverley, come back from the grave to return the holy relic she stole from her convent, St Clements. Owen Archer is set the task of solving the mystery, why did she run away, where did she run to, if she is Dame Joanna then whose body is buried in the grave. Not only does he find his own life is in danger, but that of his heavily pregnant wife. I found... Read review

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Advantages: A fresh style of historical fiction
Disadvantages: Still trying to find one

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