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A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer Mystery) (Paperback)

by Candace Robb (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 383 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (1 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749323604
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749323608
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 189,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The sixth novel to feature Owen Archer, one-eyed former soldier and occasional sleuth, opens as he accompanies a pilgrimage to Wales, country of his birth. He is going to recruit archers, but with his companion Geoffrey Chaucer, he must also investigate an uprising against the English.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A well written book, 2 May 2004
This review is from: A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer Mystery) (Paperback)
Candace Robb's Owen Archer Mystery series is a treat which should not be missed by readers who are fond of fiction set in mediaeval times. She has produced another gripping story in 'A Gift of Sanctuary' - sixth book in her Owen Archer Mystery series. (Till date the eight titles published in the series are; The Apothecary Rose, The Lady Chapel, The Nun's Tale, The King's Bishop, The Riddle of St. Leonard's, A Gift of Sanctuary, A Spy for the Redeemer and The Cross-legged Knight.)

Owen Archer, one eyed ex-soldier and part time spy in the 14th century England, accompanies a pilgrimage to the city of St.David's. Accompanied by Geoffrey Chaucer, he is to recruit archers for the Duke of Lancaster. His hidden agenda is to ascertain the loyalty of Duke's steward at Cydweli. Candace Robb weaves the story well. Right from the beginning one gets involved in the characters and their struggles. Owen's self-doubt about his own loyalties as he returns to his homeland - Wales. Sir Robert and Brother Michaelo's inner journey into their past, their regrets and repentance. Chaucer's forays into poetry. And all this successfully knitted into a tight tale of murder, suspense and politics backed by excellent research in the time period by the author. Though a reader like me who does not have any previous knowledge of the Welsh history gets a little lost in the maze of Welsh names and historical references, it does not detract heavily from the overall satisfaction of a reading a well written book. Lovers of this genre may like to check out 'Chronicles of Brother Cadfael' by Ellis Peters and the master piece of this genre, Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of a Good Book, 29 Nov 2004
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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Spring 1369, Owen Archer, one-time soldier and spy is out recruiting archers for the Duke of Lancaster, but he is also on a mission to find out whether the Duke's own steward is betraying him to the Welsh rebels. Trouble goes before them and a body in the Duke's livery is left at the city gates.
All of Candace Robb's novels have great appeal to those interested in the medieval period and this one is no exception. Owen Archer is a believable hero and the area of York in which he lived is not too far from my own home which lends a extra dimension to the novels from me.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as enjoyable as earlier ones in the series, 16 Dec 2006
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I didn't enjoy this as much as the earlier Owen Archer novels, I think probably because it did not feature the usual York characters and settings. None of the SW Wales characters really grabbed me and this was rather a chore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of a Good Book


Spring 1369, Owen Archer, one-time soldier and spy is out recruiting archers for the Duke of Lancaster, but he is also on a mission to find out whether the Duke's... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by J. Chippindale

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of a Good Book


Spring 1369, Owen Archer, one-time soldier and spy is out recruiting archers for the Duke of Lancaster, but he is also on a mission to find out whether the Duke's... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by J. Chippindale

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Medieval Fiction
Candace Robb writes some of the best medieval fiction there is about at the moment and Owen Archer is a well rounded and likable character as are the city of York and its... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by J. Chippindale

4.0 out of 5 stars Medieval Mayhem at its best
This is the sixth novel in a series featuring mediaeval sleuth Owen Archer. This episode takes Owen home to Wales away from the York setting readers are used to. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2007 by P.M. Wood

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing and difficult to follow.
This Owen Archer mystery is set in Wales. Intriguing as that sounds, Owen Archer is without his principle cast of family and friends, namely, Lucie Wilton, Magda Digby,... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2001

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