The Apothecary Rose by Candace Robb

The Apothecary Rose

Owen Archer #1

Candace Robb

319 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Once the king's captain of archers, now he must penetrate a poisoner's secrets...Christmastide, 1363-and, at an abbey in York, two pilgrims die mysteriously dead of an herbal remedy. Suspicious, the Archbishop sends for Owen Archer, a Welshman wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 33%
dark 25%
tense 16%
funny 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 30%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.55

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