When a young nun dies of a fever in the town of Beverley in the summer of 1365, she is ... more
buried quickly for fear of the plague. But one year later, a woman appears, talking of relic-trading and miracles. She claims to be the dead nun resurrected. Murder ...
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. CandaceRobb 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 ...
Advantages: The plot isn't bad Disadvantages: No atmosphere
Having due respect for my readers and not wishing to waste your time unnecessarily, I shall start this review with the recommendation. Unless you are a huge fan of the genre, I regret I must say "don't bother". If you are a huge fan of genre, unless you're specifically a CandaceRobb fan, then borrow it for a little light entertainment. If you are specifically a CandaceRobb fan ~ I can only apologise.
You will gather that I did not like this book. That isn't quite true. I read it quickly and almost enjoyed the read. I certainly wanted to know what would happen next, but that's the best I can say about it. I could have lived without finding out.
First things first: what is the book about?
It is the seventh "Owen Archer" mystery. It is the Spring of 1370. Owen Archer is a former captain of archers, latterly working as ...
Advantages: an enjoyable historical mystery Disadvantages: makes you want to read the sequels
the heart and take away the shaking and trembling thereof". Not much new there then is there?
Knowing all this it's hardly surprising that the same rose was often used as a symbol by mediaeval apothecaries. CandaceRobb herself has an in-depth knowledge of herbs and has developed and planned her own herb garden along mediaeval principals. She has used her research and studies of old herbals, court transcripts, wills and inventories as well as referring to archaeoethnobiological studies to develop realistic and plausible lifestyles for Nicholas and Lucie Wilton, apothecaries in the white rose cathedral city of York. 'The Apothecary Rose', set in 1363, is the first of the Owen Archer mysteries.
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Not a thriller, this novel is an easy and quick-to-read mystery, with a romantic touch, that keeps you guessing throughout ...
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9780099427421
Type
Fiction
Genre
Crime Books
Publisher
Arrow Books Ltd
Title
The Nun's Tale
Author
Candace Robb
ISBN
0099427427
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When a young nun dies of a fever in the town of Beverley in the summer of 1365 she is buried quickly for fear of the plague. But one year later a woman appears talking of relic-trading and miracles. She claims to be the dead nun resurrected. Murder follows swiftly in her wake and the worried Archbishop of York asks Owen Archer to investigate. Travelling to Leeds and Scarborough to unearth clues Owen finds only a trail of corpses until a meeting with Geoffrey Chaucer spy for King Edward links the nun with mercenary soldiers and the powerful Percy family. Meanwhile in York the apothecary Lucie Wilton has won the mysterious woman's confidence. But the troubled secrets which start to emerge will endanger them all...
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