There are 16 books in the An Owen Archer Mysteries series. The newest book is A Lion's Ransom which came out in 2026.

1
The Apothecary Rose

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This mystery in medieval England is “suspenseful, historically accurate, and blessed with a wonderful cast of characters . . . An absolute delight” (Charles de Lint, author of the Newford Series).
 
It is Christmastide, 1363, and two suspicious deaths in the infirmary of St. Mary’s Abbey catch the attention of…
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2
The Lady Chapel

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In the summer of 1365, Owen Archer returns to York at the request of Archbishop Thoresby, to investigate the brutal murders of rival wool traders. By the author of Apothecary Rose.

3
The Nun's Tale

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Full of intrigue and twists and turns, this is a compelling and captivating murder mystery written by Candace Robb - expertly skilled at weaving suspense with a real sense of history. Fans of Ellis Peters, S J Parris, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell will not be disappointed!

'Meticulously researched, authentic…

4
The King's Bishop

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While on a mission to convince the abbots of Fountains and Rievaulx to support King Edward III's nomination of William of Wykeham to the bishopric of Winchester, Owen must prove that his friend is innocent

5
The Riddle of St. Leonard's

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At the country mansion that is to be his inheritance, Captain Jack Vespa hopes to find some peace and quiet to recover from his wounds, incurred during the Napoleonic Wars, but the presence of Miss Consuela Jones, who is hunting for a killer, promises to disrupt his hoped for rest.

6
A Gift of Sanctuary

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Medieval spy Owen Archer and his companion, Geoffrey Chaucer, join a pilgrimage to the Welsh cathedral of St. David's to inspect the Duke of Lancaster's fortifications against the threat of a French invasion and uncover a mystery involving treason, a mysterious disappearance, and murder. 10,000 first printing.

7
A Spy for the Redeemer

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Fans of Ellis Peters, S J Parris, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell will love this compelling historical mystery by much loved author Candace Robb with its vivid portrayal of 14th Century Britain and its captivating plot, which is full of tension, twists and turns...

'A vivid portrait of 14th-century England…

8
The Cross-Legged Knight

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Much-loved author Candace Robb has penned another compelling and captivating medieval mystery that magically brings 14th Century York to life and pushes the reader relentlessly onwards to uncover the truth. Fans of Ellis Peters, S J Parris, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell will not be disappointed.

'Hugely, but subtly, detailed...…

9
The Guilt of Innocents

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It is winter 1372, York. A man has drowned in the River Ouse after a skirmish with boys from St Peter's School. It soon becomes clear that his death was not an accident - but why would a humble pilot on the river be killed for possessing a young boy's…

10
A Vigil of Spies

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This book is a story of a callous murder, a devastating secret, and a crime of passion. In Bishopthorpe Palace, York, on September 1373, John Thoresby, the Archbishop of York, lies dying. One of the most powerful men in the country, his imminent demise has the dominant families of the…

11
A Conspiracy of Wolves

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When a prominent citizen is murdered, former Captain of the Guard Owen Archer is persuaded out of retirement to investigate in this gripping medieval mystery.

1374. When a member of one of York’s most prominent families is found dead in the woods, his throat torn out, rumours spread like wildfire…

12
A Choir of Crows

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When two bodies are discovered in the grounds of York Minster shortly before the enthronement of the new archbishop, Owen Archer is summoned to investigate.

December, 1374. With the great and the good about to descend on York for the enthronement of Alexander Neville as the new archbishop, the city…

13
The Riverwoman's Dragon

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When the wise woman Magda Digby is suspected of murder, Owen Archer sets out to prove her innocence in this intricately plotted medieval mystery.

May, 1375. Owen Archer returns from London to find York in chaos. While the citizens are living in terror of the pestilence which is spreading throughout…

14
A Fox in the Fold

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Owen Archer suspects an old adversary is on his tail as he seeks to solve the mystery surrounding a dead body found on the road to York.


"A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals" - Publishers Weekly Starred Review 

October, 1376.…

15
A Snake in the Barley

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Where is taverner Tom Merchet? Owen Archer unearths a series of troubling secrets and a dangerous foe intent on retribution when his good friend goes missing.


"A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals" - Publishers Weekly Starred Review

York, 1377. Owen…

16
A Lion's Ransom

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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. A costly lion created by the…