A Lion’s Ransom
by Candace Robb

Who stole the king’s coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion.

“A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals” – Publishers Weekly Starred Review

York, 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.

A CITY’S ROAR.

The 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 . . .

TO CATCH A THIEF . . .

Is 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.

A page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of PAUL DOHERTY, ELLIS PETERS and C.J. SANSOM.

Genre: amateur detectives, Private Investigators

Reviews

“Tense and dark”

The Historical Novels Review on A Snake in the Barley

“A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs”

Kirkus Reviews on A Snake in the Barley

“A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals”

Publishers Weekly Starred Review of A Fox in the Fold

“A detailed ramble through 1376 York peopled by a brace of engaging characters”

Kirkus Reviews on A Fox in the Fold

“Magda, who’s appeared in many of Owen’s adventures, is the rightful star of this tale of murder, betrayal, and superstition”

Kirkus Reviews on The Riverwoman's Dragon

“A highlight in a solid series”

Publishers Weekly on The Riverwoman's Dragon

“Robb once again effectively blends crime with the politics of 14th-century England”

Publishers Weekly on A Choir of Crows

“A melange of medieval political plotting . . . Sure to please fans of historical mysteries”

Kirkus Reviews on A Choir of Crows

“A multitude of new and old supporting characters round out the delightful cast and contribute to the twists and turns of the compelling plot”

Booklist on A Conspiracy of Wolves

“Recommended for fans of historical writers such as C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters and Sharon Kay Penman”

Library Journal on A Conspiracy of Wolves

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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Editions

A Lion’s Ransom by Candace Robb is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483131746th January 2026144 X 222mm256$29.99
Hardback97814483131746th January 2026144 X 222mm256£21.99
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