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Choir of Crows, A
Choir of Crows, A
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When two bodies are discovered in the grounds of York Minster shortly before the enthronement of the new archbishop, Owen Archer is summoned to investigate.

December, 1374. With the great and the good about to descend on York for the enthronement of Alexander Neville as the new archbishop, the city authorities are in a state of high alert. When two bodies are discovered in the grounds of York Minster, and a flaxen-haired youth with the voice of an angel is found locked in the chapter house, Owen Archer, captain of the city bailiffs, is summoned to investigate.

Tension deepens when an enigmatic figure from Owen's past arrives in the city. Why has he returned from France after all these years - and what is his connection with the bodies in the minster yard and the fair singer?

Before Owen can make headway in the investigation, a third body is fished out of the river - and the captain finds himself with three mysterious deaths to solve before the all-powerful Neville family arrives in York.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSevern House
Release dateJul 1, 2020
ISBN9781448304455
Choir of Crows, A
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Candace Robb

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 eleven previous Owen Archer mysteries and three Kate Clifford medieval mysteries.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is the 12th book in this murder mystery series set in 14th century York, featuring Owen Archer, a veteran of the wars with France, and his wife Lucie, an apothecary. While I like these characters, this was one of my least favourite entries in the series. The plot surrounding a nun disguised as a boy and a stolen prayer book I found confusing and there were too many minor characters whose actions I didn't really understand. Rather a chore, this one.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    1374 and the reign of Edward III.
    Alexander Neville is about to be anointed as the archbishop of York. But at York Ministera a body is discovered in the grounds. But there will be two more discovered that morning. Old friend and spy Ambrose Coates with singer Matthew arrive in York. Is there a connection.
    Owen Archer as the Captain of the city bailiffs, and Prince Edward's man investigates.
    But he must to it quickly and successfully as many prominent families are coming to York for the anointing of the new archbishop.
    Another enjoyable and interesting well-written historical mystery, with its cast of varied and likeable old and new characters. A fine addition to the series.
    An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    This entry in the Owen Archer series of medieval mysteries was spoiled for me by the slow pacing.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Owen Archer! One of my favourite medieval characters!As always I'm intrigued by Owen and Lucie Archer, their children, their apprentices and cohort of friends, living their lives in medieval England, bearing up under an often fraught political scene.It's late 1374 and York is in uproar. Alexander Neville is coming to be installed as Archbishop of York, a powerful position. One that strengthens the might of the Neville's.Two dead bodies are found and Owen is tasked to investigate quickly before important personages reach York. A third quickly occurs. Time is of the essence.Ambrose Coates a gifted Welsh crwth player and a friend to river woman and healer Magda Digby has returned, his movements stealthy and secretive. He's accompanied by a talented, nay gifted singer he was playing with in a musical troupe. A singer with the voice of an Angel! They'd been forced to flee from the troupe. For some reason the singer is a person of interest to many.Unfortunately Ambrose becomes embroiled in the murder of Ronan, Alexander Neville’s vicar. Further information makes it seem likely that men of Sir John Neville, Knight of the Garter, Admiral of the North, Steward of the King’s Household, and Alexander's brother, are somehow involved. Mystery surrounds the singer Ambrose has been protecting, particularly as John Neville's thugs appear to be pursuing them. What is it about this person that is so important?Then there's Ambrose himself. What is his part? It seems he might be up to his old tricks, spying, and gathering information. But for whom?With a change of power happening in York, Owen has his hands full. Walking a tightrope between the powerful factions, the Neville's and the Percy's, solving the puzzles strewn in his path, without losing the place he'd 'of late assumed. Two roles, one as Prince Edward’s spy in the North, and one as the captain of the city bailiffs.' Both crucial. Before this is done Owen 'will feel the familiar shower of needle pricks across his blind eye,' a premonition of things to come. More and more Owen is remembering Magda's injunction to him, to Bird-Eye as she names him, to pay heed to his 'clear-seeing.' This other sense will stand him in good stead.And the Choir of Crows? Well that's equally as fascinating.Another solid story about this fascinating family of medieval England caught up in the political maelstrom of the times.A Crème de la Crime ARC via NetGalley

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