A Lion's Ransom - Candace Robb

nWho stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion. n n'A standout .

. . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review n nYork, 1377.

Owen Archer is called upon when a lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard's coronation is stolen. n nA CITY'S ROAR. n nThe missing lion isn't the only thing causing outrage in the city.

Rumours of merchant spies passing on information to the French and Spanish persist. And then a body is spotted floating in the river . .

. n nTO CATCH A THIEF . .

. n nIs there a connection between the theft of the lion and the drowned man? The murder of a suspected spy raises further questions.

Are the thief and a ferocious killer the same person? Owen's quest for answers leads him to uncover passion, betrayal, fiercely guarded secrets . .

. and to one of the most powerful men in the land. n nA page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of PAUL DOHERTY, ELLIS PETERS and C.J.

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