Review & Giveaway: A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb

A Conspiracy of Wolves by Candace Robb

Publication Date: August 1, 2019

Severn House/Crème de la Crime

Hardcover & eBook; 256 Pages

Series: Owen Archer, Book 11

Genre: Historical Mystery

When a prominent citizen is murdered, former Captain of the Guard Owen Archer is persuaded out of retirement to investigate in this gripping medieval mystery.

1374. When a member of one of York’s most prominent families is found dead in the woods, his throat torn out, rumours spread like wildfire that wolves are running loose throughout the city. Persuaded to investigate by the victim’s father, Owen Archer is convinced that a human killer is responsible. But before he can gather sufficient evidence to prove his case, a second body is discovered, stabbed to death. Is there a connection? What secrets are contained within the victim’s household? And what does apprentice healer Alisoun know that she’s not telling?

Teaming up with Geoffrey Chaucer, who is in York on a secret mission on behalf of Prince Edward, Owen’s enquiries will draw him headlong into a deadly conspiracy.

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Review

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A Conspiracy of Wolves is the 11th and latest installment in Candace Robb's Owen Archer mystery series, and what an exciting read it is!

This is my first Owen Archer read and while I missed some backstory, it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. Thankfully the author drops in little bits of his history so you aren't too lost. But I'm excited now to start at the beginning of the series and work my way through them. Owen is a fabulous character and I'm anxious to learn more of him.

In A Conspiracy of Wolves Owen is asked to investigate the savage murder of a member of the town's most prominent family. Was it another wolf attack or something more sinister? With an exciting and well-paced plot, an intriguing mystery (which concluded much differently than I expected), and appealing characters I was very much entertained and look forward to going back ad reading the series with the first book. And I'm excited for the next adventure with Owen! And hopefully Alisoun will return, she was great.

Highly recommended!

About the Author

I’m Candace Robb, a writer/historian engaged in creating fiction about the late middle ages with a large cast of characters with whom I enjoy spending my days. Two series, the Owen Archer mysteries and the Kate Clifford mysteries, are set in late medieval York. The Margaret Kerr trilogy is set in early 14th century Scotland, at the beginning of the Wars of Independence. Two standalone novels (published under pseudonym Emma Campion) expand on the lives of two women in the court of King Edward III who have fascinated me ever since I first encountered them in history and fiction.

I am a dreamer. Writing, gardening, walking, dancing, reading, being with friends—there’s always a dreaming element.

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Giveaway

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