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Where is taverner Tom Merchet? Owen Archer unearths a series of troubling secrets and a dangerous foe intent on retribution when his good friend goes missing.

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

York, 1377. Owen Archer is determined to find his friend, taverner Tom Merchet, who has been missing for five days. His wife, Bess, is frantic with worry.

AN ENIGMATIC STRANGER.

Who is the elusive Widow Cobb that Tom was seen visiting? And who is the man spotted following Tom before he vanished? As Owen hunts for clues, Bess decides to visit the widow''s lodgings and makes a terrifying discovery.

RETRIBUTION IS BREWING . . .

Owen digs up past sins and long-buried secrets that answer some of the questions surrounding Tom''s disappearance. But who is the sly and malevolent figure intent on destroying his friend, and

A Snake in the Barley

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      Publisher: Canongate Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/3/2024 12:12:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781448313167, 978-1448313167
      ISBN10: 1448313163
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Where is taverner Tom Merchet? Owen Archer unearths a series of troubling secrets and a dangerous foe intent on retribution when his good friend goes missing.

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

      York, 1377. Owen Archer is determined to find his friend, taverner Tom Merchet, who has been missing for five days. His wife, Bess, is frantic with worry.

      AN ENIGMATIC STRANGER.

      Who is the elusive Widow Cobb that Tom was seen visiting? And who is the man spotted following Tom before he vanished? As Owen hunts for clues, Bess decides to visit the widow''s lodgings and makes a terrifying discovery.

      RETRIBUTION IS BREWING . . .

      Owen digs up past sins and long-buried secrets that answer some of the questions surrounding Tom''s disappearance. But who is the sly and malevolent figure intent on destroying his friend, and

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