Candace Robb has read and researched medieval history for many years, having studied for a Ph.D. in Medieval & Anglo-Saxon Literature. She divides her time between Seattle and the UK, frequently visiting York to research the series. She is the author of ten previous Owen Archer mysteries and three Kate Clifford medieval mysteries.
Recommended for fans of other historical writers such as C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters, and Sharon Kay Penman * <b>Library Journal</b> * Atmospheric . Alisoun raises the novel's energy whenever she appears * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * History and mystery combine in a fine, complex tale of love and hate * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * A multitude of new and old supporting characters . round out the delightful cast and contribute to the twists and turns of the compelling plot * <b>Booklist</b> *