A Lion's Ransom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781448313174)

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

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

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.

Author: Candace Robb
ISBN-10: 1448313171
ISBN-13: 9781448313174
Publisher: Severn House
Language: English
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover