Owen Archer Mysteries Books 1–4
by Candace Robb

Over 1,000 pages of gripping historical mystery set in medieval York. Discover why readers are hooked on Owen Archer with this page-turning box set – from the queen of medieval murder mysteries.

With friends and foes in high – and low – places, from infamous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer to the King’s mistress, medieval spy Owen Archer must navigate webs of deceit and mystery to both reveal the truth and stay alive.

Over 8,000 Five-Star Ratings!

‘I love the Owen Archer series and I intend to read every one of them. I am hooked!’ *****

‘This book was so good I couldn’t put it down’ *****

‘Plenty of twists and turns to keep one turning the pages’ *****

‘Great story with engaging characters’ *****

Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters, S.J. Parris, Conn Iggulden, Paul Doherty and C.J. Sansom.

Reviews

“Enthralling and evocative . . . Candace Robb recreates medieval York with ease”

Yorkshire Evening Press on The Apothecary Rose

“Packed with detail that enriches . . . a story full of tension, incident, and emotion”

Kirkus Reviews on The Apothecary Rose

“Robb puts the history back into the historical mystery”

Kirkus Reviews on The Lady Chapel

“[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 on

“Robb continues to adeptly blend politics with period detail and three-dimensioned characterizations in the Owen Archer tales”

Publishers Weekly on The King's Bishop

“A superb medieval mystery, thoroughly grounded in historical fact”

Booklist on The King's Bishop

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

Publishers Weekly Starred Review of A Fox in the Fold

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

Kirkus Reviews on A Fox in the Fold

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

Owen Archer Mysteries Books 1–4 by Candace Robb is available in the following formats

Ebook97814483199859th December 2025N/A1036$14.99
Ebook97814483199859th December 2025N/A1036£0.99
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