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Owen Archer

by Candace Robb

16 books Started 1993 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Owen Archer is a Historical Fiction / Mystery series by Candace Robb, comprising 16 books published between 1993 and 2024. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
The Apothecary Rose cover 1 The Apothecary Rose 1993 Buy from Amazon
The Nun's Tale cover 2 The Nun's Tale 1993 Buy from Amazon
The Lady Chapel cover 3 The Lady Chapel 1994 Buy from Amazon
The King's Bishop cover 4 The King's Bishop 1996 Buy from Amazon
The Riddle of St. Leonard's cover 5 The Riddle of St. Leonard's 1997 Buy from Amazon
A Gift of Sanctuary cover 6 A Gift of Sanctuary 1998 Buy from Amazon
A Spy for the Redeemer cover 7 A Spy for the Redeemer 1999 Buy from Amazon
The Cross-Legged Knight cover 8 The Cross-Legged Knight 2002 Buy from Amazon
The Guilt of Innocents cover 9 The Guilt of Innocents 2007 Buy from Amazon
A Vigil of Spies cover 10 A Vigil of Spies 2008 Buy from Amazon
11 The Bone Jar (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon
A Conspiracy of Wolves cover 12 A Conspiracy of Wolves 2019 Buy from Amazon
A Choir of Crows cover 13 A Choir of Crows 2020 Buy from Amazon
The Riverwoman's Dragon cover 14 The Riverwoman's Dragon 2021 Buy from Amazon
15 A Fox in the Fold 2022 Buy from Amazon
16 A Snake in the Barley 2024 Buy from Amazon

Candace Robb is an American historical mystery writer known for her medieval mysteries featuring Owen Archer, a physician in 14th century York, England. Robb holds a Ph.D. in medieval studies and has taught at the university level. Robb's first Owen Archer novel, "The Apothecary Rose," was published in 1994 and received the Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Since then, she has published over 20 more novels in the series, which have been praised for their historical accuracy, strong characters, and intricate plots. In addition to the Owen Archer novels, Robb has also written several stand-alone historical mysteries, including "The Lady of the Ravens" (2006) and "The King's Bishop" (2010). Her work has been translated into multiple languages and has received numerous awards, including the Mary Higgins Clark Award and the Dilys Award. Robb's novels are noted for their meticulous research, which brings the medieval world to life for readers. She has received critical acclaim for her ability to combine historical detail with compelling storytelling, creating mysteries that are both entertaining and educational.

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