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  • The Apothecary Rose

  • Owen Archer Series, Book 1
  • By: Candace Robb
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (95 ratings)

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The Apothecary Rose

By: Candace Robb
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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In the year of our Lord 1363, two suspicious deaths in the infirmary of St. Mary's Abbey catch the attention of the powerful John Thoresby, Lord Chancellor of England and Archbishop of York. One victim is a pilgrim, while the second is Thoresby's ne'er-do-well ward, both apparently poisoned by a physic supplied by Master Apothecary Nicholas Wilton. In the wake of these deaths, the archbishop dispatches one-eyed spy Owen Archer to York to find the murderer. Under the guise of a disillusioned soldier keen to make a fresh start, Owen insinuates himself into Wilton's apothecary as an apprentice. But he finds Wilton bedridden, with the shop being run by his lovely, enigmatic young wife, Lucie. As Owen unravels a tangled history of scandal and tragedy, he discovers at its center a desperate, forbidden love twisted over time into obsession. And the woman he has come to love is his prime suspect.

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A fascinating medieval whodunit!

This is quite a thrilling medieval yarn that tells the story of a former archer an apothecary. As always, Derick Perkins does an excellent job of narrating this book. I look forward to hearing the next story in the series!

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Why I will continue to listen to this series.

I enjoyed the story but found the narrative labored with more mulling over of actions and motives than necessary. The creation of the world of 14th c. York was beguiling.

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Interesting Medieval Mystery

A combination of historical research, interesting characters, and a decent story make this an entertaining listen.

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fabulous historic background

I enjoyed this novel to a point. It was historically interesting. Probably won't read series.

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Monty Python

The story is interesting and characters involving. Like old friends!
The narrator is so so. He handles all but dialogue well. But when people are old they all sound like a poor imitation of older people. And younger women sound like a Monty Python character faking a woman’s voice. It’s laughable. But I still recommend the book.

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Great!

I thoroughly enjoyed it & can’t wait to read the next! Great narrator too! I like where the author took the characters and story line.

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The narrator used the same voice for almost every character-so it was a challenge discerning who was who

Loved the history and the plot-a good mystery and Owen the main protagonist was instantly likable

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