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The Apothecary Rose

By: Candace Robb
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
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It is the year of our Lord 1363. And in the cathedral city of York, people are dying in mysterious circumstances. But there seems to be a common thread - the herbal remedies dispensed by Nicholas Wilton, Master Apothecary. The first victim is an anonymous pilgrim. But when a highborn nobleman dies after taking the same potion the authorities decide to act.

Dispatched to York, in disguise, to unravel the mystery, Owen Archer, former Captain of Archers, apprentices himself to the Apothecary. But it is from Wilton’s beautiful wife Lucie that he must learn the arcane secrets of the trade. Slowly but surely, Owen begins to uncover the truth. And when the deaths continue, he realises to his horror he must count Lucie among the suspects.

©1994 Candace Robb (P)2009 Random House Audio Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Detective Crime

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This is an interesting enough story, well written. It's just a bit light. If it were wine I'd describe it as inoffensive.

A little bit too tame.

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Enjoyed the book but unsure of historical accuracy sometimes e.g. Old Bailey which I thought was Tudor rather than Plantagenat

Enjoyed

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I bought and listened to this series some time ago and have 'discovered' it afresh. I don't remember having enjoyed it as much the first time around but it has certainly got me hooked. I'm now well into the series but it was this being the first book re-awakened my interest. The performances by Stephen Thorne are absolutely spot-on and draw you into each tale. I'm not a great connoisseur of murder mysteries but I'm certainly enjoying these books (again).

Listening to this series for the second time.

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This was the first book I listened to and was hooked. Stephen Thorne is a good narrator and brought Owen Archer to life.

The Apothecary Rose

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As a fan on both Ellis Peters and CJ Sansom I was looking forward to this story and I was not disappointed. It was tightly written and very well narrated. For a change I did not find myself shouting at the speakers to correct mispronunciation of words or glaring mistakes in grammar! A thoroughly enjoyable listen, BUT, it stole my sleep!!

So good I stayed awake listening overnight!

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