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A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer, Bk 6)
A Gift of Sanctuary - Owen Archer, Bk 6
Author: Candace Robb
Mayhem and miracles in Wales beckon Owen Archer back to his roots... and to a ruthless killer. — In the wet spring of 1370, a time of political unrest, a murdered man is left outside the gates of St. David's, Wales. Not far away, a wounded stranger, drenched in blood-- not all of it his own -- is carried to sanctuary by a wandering bard. And ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312192662
ISBN-10: 0312192665
Publication Date: 11/1998
Pages: 303
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: St Martins Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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BonsaiGreg avatar reviewed A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer, Bk 6) on + 2 more book reviews
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The Year is 1370. The main characters are the Duke of Lancaster's spy Owen Archer and Geoffrey Chaucer. This book takes place in Wales where the two have gone to recruit archers and inspect the Duke's fortifications. An unexpected death sets the two on a hunt for the killer.

This book is not quite as good as the previous ones as Archer's wife, Lucie, is left at home and her involvment in his cases adds an interesting twist which isn't present here. If you like Ellis Peters' books, you like this one.
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Candace Robb delivers again!An excellant Owen Archer mystery set against Medieval Wales. A good read if you enjoy the Owen Archer series!
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hardtack avatar reviewed A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer, Bk 6) on + 2541 more book reviews
I have to agree with another reviewer, this was a confusing story. I think it was a combination of too many sub-plots and too many Welsh names. I sometimes had problems figuring out who was who and where they were. Several times, the author mentioned a person doing or saying something and my reaction was "When did he come back into the story."
reviewed A Gift of Sanctuary (Owen Archer, Bk 6) on + 204 more book reviews
This one was a bit confusing...too many names that were similar. Or maybe it was just me...I didnt get who half the people in the story were until I read the authors notes. Is he a monk or a bard or both?

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