The Apothecary Rose by Candace Robb

The Apothecary Rose

Owen Archer #1

Candace Robb

372 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

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 ...

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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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