A Vigil of Spies
(The Owen Archer Mysteries: book X): another thrilling Medieval mystery from the bestselling Owen Archer series
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4.8 • 12 Ratings
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Publisher Description
As we've come to expect from much-loved author Candace Robb, her story-telling here is of a top-notch quality - everything comes vividly to life within this magnificent medieval mystery. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters, S J Parris, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
'Meticulously researched, authentic and gripping' -- Yorkshire Evening Post
'This is as full of intrigue as a Deighton or a Le Carré' --The Guardian
'The most accomplished Owen Archer mystery yet' -- ***** Reader review
'Unable to put this tale down' -- ***** Reader review
'I put off reading this last one for quite a while, postponing the time when there would be no more to look forward to' -- ***** Reader review
'Another enthralling Owen Archer book I found difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'A joy to read' -- ***** Reader review
'Captivating' -- ***** Reader review
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A CALLOUS MURDER. A DEVASTATING SECRET. A CRIME OF PASSION.
1373: John Thoresby, the Archbishop of York, lies dying. Owen Archer, Thoresby's master of the guards, is determined to ensure that his lord's last days are as peaceful as possible, but his plans are thrown into disarray when Thoresby agrees to a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, wife of the Black Prince and mother of the young heir to the throne of England.
Owen resolves to do his duty, but within minutes of Joan's arrival things go disastrously wrong when a member of the royal party is murdered.
Then, only days later, a messenger carrying urgent letters for Thoresby is found hanging in the woods.
As Owen races against time to find the murderer, he starts to realise that not only has one of his own men been compromised, but all their lives are now in danger...
Customer Reviews
A Vigil of Spies - an extraordinary end
I am not one who gets teary-eyed at the cinema, watching television or reading books. I can own up to being just that as the final days of Archbishop John Thoresby played out.
Candace Robb has excelled herself with this story. We all knew what the ending - it said so at the beginning. However, the character that I loved and hated, as did Owen, a fellow Welshman, neared his end, the hate was forgotten and the love remained. The blend of fact with fiction is seamless. I was transported through time and I felt that I was there, especially in the final scene. Things won't quite be the same without John Thoresby but I look forward to the next Act in this enthralling series.
Thank you Candace for teaching me how to enjoy a fiction book, something I have never really done before. I read the initial Owen Archer book up to number 8. Then there was a gap until this year (2012) when I discovered that number 9 and 10 existed. I have re-read all the books from number 1 and I can't wait for number 11.
Thank you again.
Paul Langley