A Lion's Ransom

Who stole the king's coronation gift? Owen encounters murder, secrets and spies as he attempts to recover a missing gold lion.

York, 1377. Owen Archer is called upon when a lion created by the goldsmiths of York as a gift for King Richard’s coronation is stolen.

A city's roar.

The missing lion isn’t the only thing causing outrage in the city. Rumours of merchant spies passing on information to the French and Spanish persist. And then a body is spotted floating in the river...

To catch a thief...

Is there a connection between the theft of the lion and the drowned man? The murder of a suspected spy raises further questions. Are the thief and a ferocious killer the same person? Owen’s quest for answers leads him to uncover passion, betrayal, fiercely guarded secrets... and to one of the most powerful men in the land.

A page-turning, intricately plotted medieval mystery from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of Paul Doherty, Ellis Peters and C.J. Sansom.

Endorsements

'A standout... Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals' — Publishers Weekly Starred Review