The Guilt of Innocents
"As always, the atmosphere and history of mediaeval York are beautifully conveyed."
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Candace Robb - The Guilt of Innocents
"As always, the atmosphere and history of mediaeval York are beautifully conveyed."
Synopsis: It is the winter of 1372 in York and Owen Archer is called to investigate the murder of a man drowned in the River Ouse. The man has been seen with a student of St Peter's School and is involved in a skirmish with several of the students. It is a harsh winter and Owen Archer is concerned for his wife Lucie, who is expecting their third child.
Together with Jasper, their adopted son, Owen follows the clues that take them away from home and into the Yorkshire countryside. After another body is discovered, Owen realises that he and Jasper are also in danger. He finally understands the greed and motives of the killer and all ends well for him - both as a solver of crimes and as a family man.
Review: I am always pleased to return to the world of Owen Archer and the politics and intrigues of mediaeval York. This book is no disappointment, as the complex ambitions and manoeuvring of the great and the good continue.
Owen, as an honest and trustworthy man, meets his challenges in the competent way he always does and I think part of his appeal is that we would all like to be able to deal with problems in the same efficient way. He is, however, a convincing character who has to deal with the emotional pitfalls of everyday living, and the interaction between all his friends and family contribute to the enjoyment of these books.
As always, the atmosphere and history of mediaeval York are beautifully conveyed.
Reviewed by: S.D.
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I am always pleased to return to the world of Owen Archer and the politics and intrigues of mediaeval York. This book is no disappointment, as the complex ambitions and manoeuvring of the great and the good continue. Owen, as an honest and trustworthy man, meets his challenges in the competent way he always does and I think part of his appeal is that we would all like to be able to deal with problems in the same efficient way. He is, however, a convincing character who has to deal with the emotional pitfalls of everyday living, and the interaction between all his friends and family contribute to the enjoyment of these books. As always, the atmosphere and history of mediaeval York are beautifully conveyed.