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The Guilt of Innocents: The Owen Archer Series - Book Nine
ISBN: 9781682301081 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "It's...the Machiavellian intrigue that makes this such an enjoyable read. When the iron curtain came down people said the spy-thriller genre was dead. They were wrong. This is as full of intrigue as a Deighton or a Le Carre." --THE GUARDIAN Winter in the year of our Lord 1372. A river pilot falls into the icy waters of the River Ouse during a skirmish between dockworkers and the boys of the minster school, which include Owen Archer's adopted son Jasper. But what began as a confrontation to return a boy's stolen scrip becomes a murder investigation as the rescuers find the pilot dying of...
"It's...the Machiavellian intrigue that makes this such an enjoyable read. When the iron curtain came down people said the spy-thriller genre was dead...
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A Snake in the Barley
ISBN: 9781448313167 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 10-14 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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The Riddle Of St Leonard's : An Owen Archer Mystery
ISBN: 9780099416944 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Set in Anno Domini 1369, the much loved Queen Philippa lies dying at Windsor and the plague has returned to the city of York. With plague rife and the city's inhabitants besieging his wife, the Apothecary, for new cures, Owen Archer is unwilling to become involved. There is too little to link the victims to each other: the riddle seems unsolvable.
Set in Anno Domini 1369, the much loved Queen Philippa lies dying at Windsor and the plague has returned to the city of York. With plague rife and the...
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A Trust Betrayed : (Margaret Kerr Trilogy: Book 1)
ISBN: 9780099410126 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Margaret Kerr's husband has been missing for a year. When the body of his factor is returned, murdered in a fight in Edinburgh, she travels there to find out what has happened to the man she married. This is the first in a planned series featuring a female detective in medieval Scotland.
Margaret Kerr's husband has been missing for a year. When the body of his factor is returned, murdered in a fight in Edinburgh, she travels there to f...
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The Cross-Legged Knight: The Owen Archer Series - Book Eight
ISBN: 9781682306208 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 326 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) York, 1371. The Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham, is tasked with bringing home the remains of the powerful patriarch of the Pagnell family. But Wykeham s arrival is fraught with tension. The Pagnells are reeling from their father s death and they suspect Wykeham of having a hand in it. Days after his arrival, his townhouse burns to the ground a terrible accident, or a threat.
When the charred body of a woman is found in the remains, Wykeham fears for his reputation and his life. The Archbishop of York, John Thoresby, turns to the one-eyed spy, Owen Archer, for help. Archer,... York, 1371. The Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham, is tasked with bringing home the remains of the powerful patriarch of the Pagnell family. Bu...
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A Choir of Crows
ISBN: 9781780297248 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 10-14 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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The Cross Legged Knight
ISBN: 9780099278306 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) An accident in the grounds of York Minster nearly kills the bishop. Then, a few days later, his townhouse is found ablaze. When the body of a young woman is found in the undercroft of the house, scandal threatens to destroy Wykeham. The Archbishop of York, John Thoresby, asks Owen Archer for his help.
An accident in the grounds of York Minster nearly kills the bishop. Then, a few days later, his townhouse is found ablaze. When the body of a young wo...
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The Apothecary Rose: (The Owen Archer Mysteries: book I): a captivating and enthralling medieval murder mystery set in York – a real page-turner!
ISBN: 9780099429760 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 10-14 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) In the cathedral city of York people are dying in mysterious circumstances. The common thread is the herbal remedies dispensed by Nicholas Wilton. Owen Archer is dispatched to unravel the mystery.
In the cathedral city of York people are dying in mysterious circumstances. The common thread is the herbal remedies dispensed by Nicholas Wilton. Owe...
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The Guilt of Innocents
ISBN: 9780099497899 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) In the winter of 1372, in York: a man has drowned in the River Ouse. But why would anyone want to kill a humble river pilot? The one-eyed spy Owen Archer is quickly brought to the scene. Owen realises that it isn't a simple question of one victim, one suspect. And when a cross goes missing and a woman is badly burnt, the web of deceit widens.
In the winter of 1372, in York: a man has drowned in the River Ouse. But why would anyone want to kill a humble river pilot? The one-eyed spy Owen Arc...
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A Cruel Courtship : (Margaret Kerr Trilogy: Book 3)
ISBN: 9780099410133 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Passionate, brave, and loyal, Margaret Kerr - a young woman estranged from her husband - is determined to play her part in saving Scotland from the hammer of Edward Longshanks - King of England and would-be King of the Scots. And so, she travels to Stirlin
Passionate, brave, and loyal, Margaret Kerr - a young woman estranged from her husband - is determined to play her part in saving Scotland from the ha...
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The Nun's Tale: The Owen Archer Series - Book Three
ISBN: 9781682301036 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 332 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) An] engrossing tale imbued with the flavor of English medieval life, Robb s story melds true events with fiction to create a gripping historical mystery. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Based on an enigmatic entry in the records of Clementhorpe Nunnery, this authentic, gripping mystery conjures a 14th century ripe with forbidden passions and political intrigue. When young nun Joanna Calverley dies of a fever in the town of Beverley in the summer of 1365, she is buried quickly for fear of the plague. But a year later, Archbishop Thoresby learns of a woman who has arrived in York claiming to be... An] engrossing tale imbued with the flavor of English medieval life, Robb s story melds true events with fiction to create a gripping historical myst...
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A Trust Betrayed: The Margaret Kerr Series - Book One
ISBN: 9781682301517 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "Thirteenth-century Edinburgh comes off the page cold and convincing, from the smoke and noise of the tavern kitchen to Holyrood Abbey under a treacherous abbot. Most enjoyable." --The List
In the spring of 1297 the English army controls lowland Scotland and Margaret Kerr's husband Roger Sinclair is missing. He'd headed to Dundee in autumn, writing to Margaret with a promise to be home for Christmas, but it's past Easter. Is he caught up in the swelling rebellion against the English? Is he even alive? When his cousin, Jack, is murdered on the streets of Edinburgh, Roger's last known... "Thirteenth-century Edinburgh comes off the page cold and convincing, from the smoke and noise of the tavern kitchen to Holyrood Abbey under a treache...
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The Apothecary Rose: The Owen Archer Series - Book One
ISBN: 9781682301012 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 316 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "Suspenseful, historically accurate, and blessed with a wonderful cast of characters, THE APOTHECARY ROSE is an absolute delight from start to finish..." --Charles de Lint, author of the Newford Series In the year of our Lord 1363, two suspicious deaths in the infirmary of St. Mary's Abbey catch the attention of the powerful John Thoresby, Lord Chancellor of England and Archbishop of York. One victim is a pilgrim, while the second is Thoresby's ne'er-do-well ward, both apparently poisoned by a physic supplied by Master Apothecary Nicholas Wilton. In the wake of these deaths, the...
"Suspenseful, historically accurate, and blessed with a wonderful cast of characters, THE APOTHECARY ROSE is an absolute delight from start to finish....
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A Gift Of Sanctuary
ISBN: 9780099441441 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Through the wet spring of 1369 a pilgrimage wends its way to the sacred city of St David's. Owen Archer, ex-soldier and sometime spy, accompanies the party to recruit archers for the Duke of Lancaster, who prepares to fight the French. But he and Geoffrey Chaucer have another, covert, mission.
Through the wet spring of 1369 a pilgrimage wends its way to the sacred city of St David's. Owen Archer, ex-soldier and sometime spy, accompanies the ...
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A Vigil of Spies: The Owen Archer Series - Book Ten
ISBN: 9781682301098 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 284 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day." --HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW
Archbishop Thoresby of York, the second most powerful cleric in England, lies dying in his bed. The end of his life is seen by the great families of the North as a chance to promote one of their own as his successor, and Thoresby himself announces he will leave the matter to the dean and chapter of York. On the eve of this decision, the dying archbishop agrees to a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, wife of the Black Prince, heir to the throne of England.... "As always, Candace Robb writes a powerful story intertwined with genuine characters of the day." --HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW
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The Fire in the Flint: The Margaret Kerr Series - Book Two
ISBN: 9781682301524 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "Intrigue abounds.... Robb's captivating blend of history and mystery vividly evokes medieval Scotland." --BOOKLIST
Scots are gathering in Murdoch Kerr's Edinburgh tavern, plotting to drive out the English forces. Margaret takes her place there as innkeeper, collecting information to pass on to William Wallace--until murder gives the English an excuse to shutter the tavern. The dead man was a witness to the intruders who raided chests belonging to Margaret's husband and her father, the latest in a string of violent raids on Margaret's family, but no one knows the identity of the raiders... "Intrigue abounds.... Robb's captivating blend of history and mystery vividly evokes medieval Scotland." --BOOKLIST
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The Riddle of St. Leonard's: The Owen Archer Series - Book Five
ISBN: 9781682301050 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) "Gripping and believable...you can almost smell the streets of 14th-century York as you delve deeper into an engrossing plot." --PRIMA
In the year of our Lord 1369 the much-loved Queen Philippa lies dying in Windsor Castle, the harvest has failed, and the pestilence has returned. In York, the atmosphere of fear and superstition is heightened by a series of thefts and violent deaths at St. Leonard's Hospital, as well as rumors that these crimes are connected to the hospital's dwindling funds. The Master of St. Leonard's, Sir Richard Ravenser, hurries north from the queen's deathbed to... "Gripping and believable...you can almost smell the streets of 14th-century York as you delve deeper into an engrossing plot." --PRIMA
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The Lady Chapel: The Owen Archer Series - Book Two
ISBN: 9781682301029 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 322 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) A lovingly detailed background informs and animates the plot at every point. KIRKUS
Perfect for fans of both Ellis Peters and CJ Sansom, THE LADY CHAPEL is a vivid and immersive portrait of court intrigue and a testament to the power of the medieval guilds. Summer in the year of our Lord 1365. On the night after the Corpus Christi procession, a man is brutally murdered on the steps of York Minster. The next morning his severed hand is found in a room at the York Tavern a room hastily vacated by a fellow guild member who had quarreled with the victim. Archbishop Thoresby calls... A lovingly detailed background informs and animates the plot at every point. KIRKUS
Perfect for fans of both Ellis Peters and CJ Sansom, THE LADY... |
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A Vigil of Spies
ISBN: 9780099497929 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) September, 1373. John Thoresby, the Archbishop of York lies dying. During a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, one of her party is murdered. Then, only days later, a messenger carrying urgent letters for Thoresby is found hanging in the woods. Owen Archer, Thorseby's master of the guards, races against time to find the murderer.
September, 1373. John Thoresby, the Archbishop of York lies dying. During a visit from Joan, Princess of Wales, one of her party is murdered. Then, on...
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The Fire In The Flint : (Margaret Kerr Trilogy: Book 2)
ISBN: 9780099410140 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) It is Edinburgh, 1297. Margaret Kerr, fiercely loyal to the deposed king John Balliol, has come in search of her absent husband Roger - a man in the service of Balliol's enemy Robert the Bruce. But terrifying raids and a brutal murder bring the wrath of the English to Margaret's door.
It is Edinburgh, 1297. Margaret Kerr, fiercely loyal to the deposed king John Balliol, has come in search of her absent husband Roger - a man in the s...
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