The Riddle of St. Leonard's
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Journal Entry 1 by Plum-crazy from Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, September 21, 2009
This story is set in Anno Domini 1369. The much loved Queen Philippa lies dying at Windsor, and the plague has returned to the city of York. In an atmosphere of fear and superstition, rumours spread that a spate of deaths at St Leonard's Hospital in York is no accident. The hospital is in debt and has suffered thefts: Sir Richard de Ravenser, Master of the Hospital, returns from Winchester painfully aware that scandal could ruin his own career. Anxious to avert a crisis, he requests the services of Owen Archer, spy for the Archbishop.
With plague rife and the city's inhabitants besieging his wife, the Apothecary, for new cures, Owen Archer is unwilling to become involved. There is too little to link the victims to each other: the riddle seems unsolvable. But careful enquiries reveal a further riddle, connected to one of the victims. Is this where the truth lies?
With plague rife and the city's inhabitants besieging his wife, the Apothecary, for new cures, Owen Archer is unwilling to become involved. There is too little to link the victims to each other: the riddle seems unsolvable. But careful enquiries reveal a further riddle, connected to one of the victims. Is this where the truth lies?
Journal Entry 2 by Plum-crazy at Wigtownshire Animal Welfare Charity Shop in Stranraer, Scotland United Kingdom on Monday, November 5, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (11/5/2012 UTC) at Wigtownshire Animal Welfare Charity Shop in Stranraer, Scotland United Kingdom
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I do like this series & had every intention of reading this but it's been sat waiting to be read for ages - & I've still books 3 & 4 to read before it! Will no doubt catch up with it at a later date :o)
Released as part of the "THE" Challenge (#15)
If you're reading this then you've found a travelling book!
The point of releasing book into the "wild" is that they are a free gift from the bookcrosser to the finder.However, in this case, the book was given as a donation as a charity fundraiser so you will have had to pay for it. Thank you for purchasing it & contributing to the charity.
I hope you enjoy reading it & when you've read it, why not do entry to say where it's going next & then all it's readers, past & present, will be able to follow it's travels.
(If you decide to join in the fun at bookcrossing, please consider putting me, Plum-crazy as your referring member.....help spread the words!)
Released as part of the "THE" Challenge (#15)
The point of releasing book into the "wild" is that they are a free gift from the bookcrosser to the finder.However, in this case, the book was given as a donation as a charity fundraiser so you will have had to pay for it. Thank you for purchasing it & contributing to the charity.
I hope you enjoy reading it & when you've read it, why not do entry to say where it's going next & then all it's readers, past & present, will be able to follow it's travels.
(If you decide to join in the fun at bookcrossing, please consider putting me, Plum-crazy as your referring member.....help spread the words!)
This may not be Candace Robb's best Owen Archer book though it does develop his character further. Owen meets his match in a twelve year old girl. Quite a few twists and turns to keep your interest.Bess Merchet joins in the sleuthing.