Gift of Sanctuary (eBook)

An act of kindness or unforgivable treason? Owen Archer investigates a murder in Wales with links to a controversial offer of refuge.Wales, 1369. Owen Archer is travelling to Wales on a mission for the Duke of Lancaster, recruiting archers in anticipation of King Charles of France's invasion of England. Joining him are Brother Michaelo, Geoffrey Chaucer and his father-in-law, Sir Robert D'Arby, who is on pilgrimage to the shrine of St David.A JOURNEY DEEP IN THE FOREST ENDS WITH A TERRIBLE DISCOVERY.When the body of John de Reine, one of the Duke of Lancaster's men, is found at the gate of St David's, the bishop asks Owen to return the corpse to John's father, Sir John Lascelles.TREACHERY. PASSION. MURDER.Could John's death be linked to his father's decision to grant sanctuary to a man accused of harbouring a French spy and the wounding of a mysterious pilgrim? As Owen investigates, he uncovers betrayal, treason, acts of passion and dark secrets . . .THE OWEN ARCHER MYSTERIES1. The Apothecary Rose2. The Lady Chapel3. The Nun's Tale4. The King's Bishop5. The Riddle of St. Leonard's6. The Gift of Sanctuary7. A Spy for the Redeemer8. The Cross-Legged Knight9. The Guilt of Innocents10. A Vigil of Spies11. A Conspiracy of Wolves12. A Choir of Crows13. The Riverwoman's Dragon14. A Fox in the Fold