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Bezig met laden... A Vigil of Spiesdoor Candace Robb
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is the tenth in the Owen Archer series, set in and around York in the 14th century. The Archbishop of York, John Thoresby, whom Owen serves as captain of the guard, is near death at his home, Bishopthorpe; he receives as guests in his household a royal visitor and representatives of several powerful families and churchmen who are jostling for position and influence after his death. A couple of deaths occur which appear suspicious, and Owen tries to investigate, while seeking to preserve the peace and quiet his lord needs as he prepares for his death. Among this 'vigil of spies' is Geoffrey Chaucer, who appears in several books in this series as a slightly ambiguous minor character. The concentration of the action almost entirely at Bishopthorpe Palace gives this particular story the feel of a Agatha Christie-style country-house mystery. Confined to the Palace until the situation is resolved, Owen is unable to visit his wife Lucie and family in nearby York. These have featured much more largely in previous books in the series, and their enforced separation, together with the uncertainty about their future when Owen's employer eventually dies, add further sources of tension to the plot, alongside the political and religious tensions surrounding the death of a senior ecclesiastical figure. Another enjoyable read in this fairly undemanding series with sympathetic leading characters and (unobtrusive) well-researched background. I look forward to reading what happens to Owen and Lucie next. 4 stars. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Owen Archer (10)
A Welshman in fourteenth-century England must unravel murder and palace intrigue in this "pleasing medieval series" (Library Journal). Archbishop Thoresby of York, the second most powerful cleric in England, lies on his deathbed. The end of his life is seen by the great families of the North as a chance to promote one of their own as his successor--and Thoresby himself announces he will leave the matter to the dean and chapter of York. On the eve of this decision, the dying archbishop agrees to a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, wife of the Black Prince, heir to the throne of England. Thoresby's captain of the guard, Owen Archer, has no doubt that trouble will follow. As soon as the company rides into the palace yard he is proved right: they arrive burdened with the body of one of their party, and Owen finds evidence the man's death was no accident. Within days of this discovery, a courier carrying an urgent message for the archbishop is found hanging in the woods. With guards surrounding the property, it is clear the murderer walks among the palace guests. The powerful Percy and Neville families are well represented in the entourage, including a woman who remembers an afternoon tryst with Owen as much, much more. Even the princess's son is suspect. As Owen races to unmask the guilty and rid the palace of the royal party, his final wish for his lord is that he might die in peace . . . "As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day." --Historical Novels Review Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Even before she arrives there has been a death in her entourage, Owen Archer Thoresby’s captain of the guard expects more trouble, unfortunately he is correct.
An enjoyable and well written historical mystery ( )