The Apothecary Rose: A Medieval Mystery
St Martins Pr, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. Fine, fresh, unread copy in equally fine dust jacket. AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK and first the acclaimed series of medieval mysteries featuring Owen Archer, formerly Captain of the Royal Archers and now spy and sleuth for the Archbishop of York. In this first entry, it is 1363 and a master apothecary delivers an herbal remedy to the infirmary at St. mary's Abbey. But when the medicine proves fatal to the ward of England's Lord Chancellor, Owen is dispatched to find out what happened. For cover, Archer goes to work for Apothecary Wilton, falls in love with his daughter Lucie, but discovers that the girl is a suspect. Fine / fine. Item #E32090
ISBN: 9780312097820
Price: $29.95