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The easiest way to characterize these mystery stories set in medieval England is to note their similarity in content and tone to Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael series. For audiobook listeners, the resemblance is heightened by the fact that Stephen Thorne has recorded several of the Cadfael novels. Thorne is a seasoned professional, secure in his craft and an effortless pleasure to listen to. His reading has complete conviction, yet it never loses touch with the fact that this is entertainment, not high art. But the recording is very good stuff of its kind: an amiable companion to the commuter or jogger. J.N. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Review
"Authentic characters, and a credible plot...Essential for historical fans." --Library Journal

"A wonderful new voice...Suspenseful, historically accurate...with a wonderful cast of characters." --Charles de Lint, author of Dreams under Foot

ANNOTATION

A compelling historical mystery set in 14th-century England. When the ward of the Lord Chancellor of England dies in the St. Mary's Abbey Infirmary, Owen Archer (formerly Captain of Archers) is ordered to York to find out what really happened. Undercover in York as an apothecary, he discovers the complicated history behind the murder. Martin.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

On a dark, snowy night in 1363, Nicholas Wilton, Master Apothecary, delivers an herbal remedy to the Infirmary at St. Mary's Abbey. When the medicine proves fatal to the ward of the Lord Chancellor of England, Owen Archer, formerly Captain of Archers, is ordered to York to find out what happened. For his cover, Archer goes to work for Apothecary Wilton as an apprentice, and falls in love with the ambitious Lucie, Wilton's wife. As Archer unravels the complicated mystery, he is pained to find that Lucie must be considered one of the suspects. And when he learns at last the tragic history behind the murders, Archer is not at all sure how justice is to be served.

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