A Spy For The Redeemer (Owen Archer Mystery)
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"A Spy for the Redeemer" is a mystery novel.
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On a May day that hinted at summer, such a day on which the people of York rejoiced in opening their doors to the warm, fresh air and found excuses to walk along the river in the sunshine, or to walk out onto the Strays to check on their grazing animals, Lucie Wilton and her adopted son, Jasper, were shut up in the apothecary, staring down at the mound of dried herbs a customer had just returned. Read the first page
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On a May day that hinted at summer, such a day on which the people of York rejoiced in opening their doors to the warm, fresh air and found excuses to walk along the river in the sunshine, or to walk out onto the Strays to check on their grazing animals, Lucie Wilton and her adopted son, Jasper, were shut up in the apothecary, staring down at the mound of dried herbs a customer had just returned. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For Candace Robb's legion of Owen Archer fans, "A Spy for the Redeemer" will hold no surprises: this seventh episode of her series featuring Owen, the former soldier and now
one-eyed spy for Archbishop Robert Thoresby of York, finds himself embroiled in another of his 14th century intrigues. And, as with the other six, this one is absorbing and full of
interest-holding elements.
one-eyed spy for Archbishop Robert Thoresby of York, finds himself embroiled in another of his 14th century intrigues. And, as with the other six, this one is absorbing and full of
interest-holding elements.
Once again, Owen is sent on an errand for his Archbishop, this time to Owen's home country of Wales, where treason, murder, and more mayhem abound, and he is caught up
in the webs of deceit, Church intrigue, and local loyalties. Indeed, Owen, for a while, is tempted to stay and fight for his native lands, certainly a treasonous act there.
And back in York, Owen's wife Lucy, a local and successful apothecary, finds her own life even more complicated. Aside from missing her husband and trying to run her own
household, she finds she is the victim of some malicious gossip, gossip that questions her own professional abilities, her husbands loyalty to the Crown, and her relationship with a
handsome and accommodating neighbor. These ingredients make for a very complex and complicated life for her.
Yet, with the usual Robb finesse, both Lucy and Owen are able to overcome their difficulties, as one would imagine. Overcoming their problems is never in doubt, of course,
but it is how they are overcome that provides the interest. Robb's ability to create characters that are believable and interesting keeps her stories alive. "A Spy for the
Redeemer" will come as no surprise to readers already familiar with the series; for new readers, this trip down history lane will be a pleasant experience.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another good read by Candice Robb. Anyone who is a fan of the historical "who-dun-it" will thoroughly enjoy this book. The scene is skillfully painted and the characters so life-like that the reader is transported through time without feeling out of place. It is hard to put the book down as the story sweeps the reader onwards towards the final solution to this Owen Archer mystery.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this latest Owen Archer mystery, all of the principle characters, family and friends of Owen Archer are included. The twist is the in the way Candace Robb incorporates them into solving two seemingly unconnected mysteries. Owen has his to solve to return home, while Lucie Wilton has her hands full with trouble at Freythorpe Hadden and her Aunt Phillipa. Although I don't particularly care for romance in historical novels, the smidgen in Robb's novels seem to enhance the storyline. After the somewhat disappointing "A Gift of Sanctuary," Ms. Robb is back to the writing that drew so many to her Owen Archer series.
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Still not as good as the earlier ones
I had rather gone off this series after A Gift of Sanctuary and had not read the next one for two years. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by John Hopper
14th Century England Brought to Life
York is very close to my own home and many of the places mentioned in the Owen Archer books are still there to be seen and of course Archbishop John Thorseby is mentioned in the... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by J. Chippindale
14th century England Brought to Life
York is very close to my own home and many of the places mentioned in the Owen Archer books are still there to be seen and of course Archbishop John Thorseby is mentioned in the... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by J. Chippindale
14th Century England Brought to Life
York is very close to my own home and many of the places mentioned in the Owen Archer books are still there to be seen and of course Archbishop John Thorseby is mentioned in the... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2004 by J. Chippindale
Archer hits a bull's eye!
For Candace Robb’s legion of Owen Archer fans, “A Spy for the Redeemer” will hold no
surprises: this seventh episode of her series featuring Owen, the... Read more
surprises: this seventh episode of her series featuring Owen, the... Read more
Published on 5 May 2003 by Billy J. Hobbs
Archer (and Robb)--another exciting adventure!
For Candace Robb's legion of Owen Archer fans, "A Spy for the Redeemer" will hold no
surprises: this seventh episode of her series featuring Owen, the former soldier and... Read more
surprises: this seventh episode of her series featuring Owen, the former soldier and... Read more
Published on 3 May 2003 by Billy J. Hobbs
Excellent, informative historical novel
This is an excellent story, as good as all her previous Owen Archer novels. It is set between Owen, who is in Wales, and his wife and family, who remain in York, and teaches us... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2000
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