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A Snake in the Barley

Candace Robb

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English
Severn House
03 December 2024
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 Archer is determined to find his friend, taverner Tom Merchet, who has been missing for five days. His wife, Bess, is frantic with worry.

AN ENIGMATIC STRANGER.

Who is the elusive Widow Cobb that Tom was seen visiting? And who is the man spotted following Tom before he vanished? As Owen hunts for clues, Bess decides to visit the widow's lodgings and makes a terrifying discovery.

RETRIBUTION IS BREWING . . .

Owen digs up past sins and long-buried secrets that answer some of the questions surrounding Tom's disappearance. But who is the sly and malevolent figure intent on destroying his friend, and why? A shocking confession will rock Owen to his core . . .
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Imprint:   Severn House
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   Main
Dimensions:   Height: 222mm,  Width: 144mm, 
ISBN:   9781448313167
ISBN 10:   1448313163
Series:   An Owen Archer mystery
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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 fourteen previous Owen Archer mysteries, three Kate Clifford medieval mysteries, and the Margaret Kerr trilogy.

Reviews for A Snake in the Barley

A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> Starred Review of <b>A Fox in the Fold</b> * A detailed ramble through 1376 York peopled by a brace of engaging characters * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>A Fox in the Fold</b> * Magda, who's appeared in many of Owen's adventures, is the rightful star of this tale of murder, betrayal, and superstition * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>The Riverwoman's Dragon</b> * A highlight in a solid series * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Riverwoman's Dragon</b> * Robb once again effectively blends crime with the politics of 14th-century England * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>A Choir of Crows</b> * A melange of medieval political plotting . . . Sure to please fans of historical mysteries * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>A Choir of Crows</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> on <b>A Conspiracy of Wolves</b> * Recommended for fans of historical writers such as C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters and Sharon Kay Penman * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>A Conspiracy of Wolves</b> *


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