The Guilt of Innocents

By Candace Robb

Book Overview

Is an innocent act behind a tragedy? Owen Archer investigates when a drowning in the River Ouse leads him on a chilling trail involving a boy's stolen scrip and a valuable golden cross.

York, 1372. When river pilot Drogo stole young Hubert's scrip, Hubert's friends swore they would get it back. But their worthy endeavour is brought to an abrupt end when Drogo is viscously attacked and left to drown in the River Ouse.

DEADLY SECRETS RISE TO THE SURFACE . . .

Is Drogo's murder linked to the missing scrip? And where is Hubert? As the scrip is recovered and the river gives up a terrible secret, Owen becomes intrigued by a missing gold cross pendant Hubert carried in his scrip to remind him of his mother.

A GOOD LUCK CHARM OR A SINISTER WARNING?

Hubert's seemingly innocent act leads to dark revelations as Owen unravels a shocking chain of misfortune and murder linked to Hubert's precious possession. Can he discover the truth in time to prevent more deaths?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448313430
• ISBN13: 9781448313433
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Severn House
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Quality is still excellent

This book, and the overall series, enables modern readers to see what life was like in the 14th century - both what was quite different, and things that don't change much. This volume in particular dealt with feelings of several of the characters, while supporting a sturdy plot. I hope Candace Robb will continue to write about Owen Archer.

Excellent Series

I have read all of the Owen Archer series. I got hooked on historical mysteries with the Cadfael series years ago. While Ms. Robb's novels lack the flair of the Cadfael novels, they are nevertheless good reads. The plots are compelling without being overly complicated. All of Ms. Robb's novels seem to take a few chapters to pick up speed so will take some patience.

Owen Archer always satisfies!

I was so anxious for the next Owen Archer, which was unavailable in the USA, that I bought it in England! As usual Ms. Robb does not disappoint. It is a beautifully wrought mystery, very satisfying. This one stayed a little more close to home than some more recent installments, and I missed learning about new locales from the author. But it was nonetheless as great as ever - the characters are so deeply and richly drawn they feel and ring "real". Jasper's character and his relationship with Owen was a teensy bit sappy, I felt IMHO. And we didn't get as much emotion from Archer himself in this one until toward the end when he's in fear for Jasper's life. While we didn't get so much new here, this reader deeply appreciate the author's keeping this time period, characer, and historical detail alive! More Owen Archer! Hooray!

A Return to "Owen Archer"

It was wise of Robb to return to the Owen Archer Series. I have missed Owen and his family in their murder mysteries.

One of the Best!

You won't be disappointed with this latest Owen Archer medieval mystery, set in York during the winter of 1372. Historically authentic with a gripping tale of Machiavellian proportions. Fans of Candace Robb should grab this one.