An Owen Archer Mystery- A Lion's Ransom

A HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTEDYork, 1377. When a costly lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard's coronation is stolen, the desperate guildmaster begs Owen Archer to find it.A CITY'S ROARBut Owen has other troubles plaguing him. The French and Spanish navies are attacking English ports and boarding merchant ships. As the king's man in the north, Owen is hunting spies. But in a city on edge, every foreigner is suspect. Especially when a body is found in the river . . .A DANGEROUS PREDATORIs there a connection between the theft of the golden lion, the drowning, and the subsequent torture and murder of a foreigner? Owen's urgent search will uncover passions, betrayals and painful secrets that soon lead him to one of the most powerful men in the kingdom.'Wander through the streets of York, soaking in historical detail in this thorny maze of many mysteries'Kirkus Reviews'A dark labyrinth of violence, two brutal murders, stolen goods, spies, and political turmoil'Booklist Who stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion. 'A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review York, 1377. Owen Archer is called upon when a lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard’s coronation is stolen. A CITY’S ROAR. The missing lion isn’t the only thing causing outrage in the city. Rumours of merchant spies passing on information to the French and Spanish persist. And then a body is spotted floating in the river . . . TO CATCH A THIEF . . . Is there a connection between the theft of the lion and the drowned man? The murder of a suspected spy raises further questions. Are the thief and a ferocious killer the same person? Owen’s quest for answers leads him to uncover passion, betrayal, fiercely guarded secrets . . . and to one of the most powerful men in the land. A page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of PAUL DOHERTY, ELLIS PETERS and C.J. SANSOM.