The Riverwoman's Dragon by Candace Robb
Publication Date: October 1, 2021
Severn House
Series: Book 13 in the Owen Archer series
Genre: Historical Mystery
When the wise woman Magda Digby is suspected of murder, Owen Archer sets out to prove her innocence in this intricately plotted medieval mystery.
May, 1375. Owen Archer returns from London to find York in chaos. While the citizens are living in terror of the pestilence which is spreading throughout the land, a new physician has arrived, whipping up fear and suspicion against traditional healers and midwives. With the backing of the new archbishop, he is especially hostile towards Magda Digby, the wise woman who has helped and healed the people of York for many years. At the same time, Magda is uneasy about the arrival of two long-lost kinsfolk. Though they say they are seeking her help, she senses a hidden agenda.
Magda’s troubles deepen when she discovers a body in the river near her home – and finds herself under suspicion of murder. Days later, fire rips through a warehouse in the city. Amongst the charred debris lies the body of a man – not burned, but stabbed in the back. Could there be a connection to the corpse in the river?
Determined to prove Magda’s innocence, Owen sets out to find answers – but the more he uncovers, the deeper the mystery becomes...
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Review
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The Riverwoman's Dragon is the 13th installment in Candace Robb's Owen Archer historical mystery series, which is set in the late 1300's in York.
Magda Dilby is known to all in town as a healer and wise-woman, yet some residents including the local clergy have shunned her and so she chose to live on the outskirts of town. Magda has appeared in previous books, but this one is told from her perspective which I greatly enjoyed. This is the second book I've read in the series and now I definitely need to go back and start the series at the first book. I love finding a new series to devour!
There's a lot happening in the novel, the Plague is coming, a new healer arrives in the town threatening Magda, Magda's estranged daughter showing up, a few dead bodies, and now Magda is being accused of murder. Owen Archer comes to town to help investigate and clear his friend from this false accusation.
The author knows how to write a great mystery, one that keeps you guessing with enough twists and turns to keep you flipping the pages. I highly enjoyed this new book in the series and look forward to Owen's next chapter!
About the Author
I am a dreamer. Writing, gardening, walking, dancing, reading, being with friends—there’s always a dreaming element.
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