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In the winter of 1363, two pilgrims die unexpectedly from a herbal concoction at the Cathedral of York. The incident attracts the attention of ecclesiastical authorities who dispatch Welshman Owen Archer to the abbey. As Archer probes the cause, he uncovers a web of suspicion and the complex lives of those involved. The story unfolds against the backdrop of medieval English society, blending historical detail with mystery.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Candace M. Robb
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