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sunnyreader
5.0 out of 5 stars A Look at "Jolly Olde England".
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
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This is the fifth book in the Owen Archer series and I find myself liking each book more and more. The author has done a masterful job of researching the late 1300's and incorporating some of the real characters of that time period. There actually was a St. Leonard's in York at that time as well as Sir Richard de Ravenser and Archbishop Thoresby. The descriptions of the people, the area and the deadly plague that changed so many lives during the late 1300's is all very accurate, in fact, so vividly described that you can see and smell the filth and the death that happened. York, like so many other cities of that time, were neither beautiful, clean nor healthy places to live but it is such an interesting time, especially if you are a history buff. Anything medical was absolutely primitive with nothing more than herbs and what today would be called homeopathic ointments which were used to treat everything from stab wounds to the plague. How anybody survived is beyond me! Anyway, this is a fascinating, realistic and vivid read and I highly recommend it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bad things are afoot at St Lawrence hospital
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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Plague has returned. Bad things are afoot at St Lawrence hospital. The Archbishop lends Owen to his nephew to get to the bottom of the mess at the hospital. There are thefts and deaths of pensioners including Bess's uncle. There is also a small girl whose family has died that Magda and Owen are trying to take some care of despite her obstinacy. All these threads come together the motive is obscure but the bad guy seems likely almost from the start. Lots of character plot moving in this one setting up interesting things to come in the future
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E. Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch as history unfolds its self and enjoy the mysteries ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
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I have to say that I'm enjoying the series and will read all the books. Some present a greater mystery than others. However read them for the people the author brings to life. Watch as history unfolds its self and enjoy the mysteries she weaves in between real events! As the books move on the characters become our friends. I really injoy the Author’s Notes at the end where we learn the parts that were real and how they fit into the story. It make learning history very interesting to me!
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K. Conklin
4.0 out of 5 stars Visit of the Plague
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
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my goodreads review: This was well constructed with a good bit of historical research on how the public responded to the third visit of the plague in 1369. Favorite characters made their appearances along with a cast of bad actors behind murders and theft at St Leonard's. Owen again took advantage of help from Bess who had personal loss in the game while Lucie and Jasper kept very busy tending the apothecary creating and providing remedies.
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Snydly
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
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I have enjoyed all of the Archer series; however, I thought this one was the written to a higher standard. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Phyllis H. Grummon
5.0 out of 5 stars The Owen Archer series continues to deliver. Another series ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
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The Owen Archer series continues to deliver. Another series of murders during an outbreak of the plague complicate life for everyone. There seems to be a motive--money--but it goes deeper than that, of course.
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crazy wife
5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing a good series
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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I think I have read all the Own Archer series and liked them all. The characters are interesting and the plots complicated enough to keep me reading and are always satisfactory resolved. Candace Robb writes well, the stories flow.
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nasknit
5.0 out of 5 stars An Owen Archer mystery, set in England, during ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2017
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An Owen Archer mystery, set in England, during the Middle Ages. Lots of "court" Machinations, & the Hero traveling on orders of his archbishop, to determine WHY certain people are dying,
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The Amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2020
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As usual there is an excellent setting of time and place when the plague was among the people, which had amazing parallels with covid 19. I think a ball of ambergris might be hard to find nowadays though!
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sharon turner
5.0 out of 5 stars The Riddle Of St Leonard's
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2018
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A Really enjoyable book unfortunately for me I didn’t realise it was part of a series and this one was a few books in, I’ve rectified this by getting the first two and I’m really enjoying them. I think if you’re a fan of the thief catcher or seeker series you’ll like these.
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Pennybelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2020
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Good story if occasionally confusing, slightly too long but worth the read.
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great medieval whodunnit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2015
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Read this story before, but bought this copy for a project for work.
Great medieval whodunnit which lets you absorb lots of interesting historical information. Particularly good for me because I work in York, where this mystery is set and many of the places and streets that the characters walk are still there today which brings the book to life in a very powerful way.
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jan wood
3.0 out of 5 stars As ever a page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2016
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One can always rely on owen archer to keep you turning the pages
As a lover of the city of York, and a frequent visitor, it is easy to picture oneself in the medieval streets of the 14th century.
A joy to read
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