Happy Friday and welcome to my stop on the A Murdered Peace by Candace Robb Book Blast hosted by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours! Candace Robb is an author I’ve always wanted to read. Her books are highly acclaimed, and we all know I love historical mysteries! Today I have a spotlight and giveaway for you so make sure to read all the way to the bottom to check it out and just take a look at that cover! The castle! The dog! 👀

A Murdered Peace by Candace Robb
It is deep winter in York, 1400, the ground frozen, the short days dimmed with the smoke from countless fires, the sun, when it shines, low in the sky. It is rumored that the Epiphany Uprising, meant to relieve the realm of the Henry the usurper and return King Richard to the throne has, instead, spelled his doom. As long as Richard lives, he is a threat to Henry. So, too, the nobles behind the plot. The ringleaders have been caught, some slaughtered as they fled west by folk loyal to Henry, and the king’s men now search the towns for survivors.
A perilous time, made worse for Kate Clifford by the disappearance of Berend, her cook and confidante, shortly after Christmas. Her niece saw his departure in a dream—he said he was honor bound to leave. Honor bound—to a former lord? One of the nobles who led the uprising? Is he alive? She is hardly consoled when Berend reappears, wounded, secretive, denying any connection to the uprising, but refusing to explain himself. When he is accused of brutally murdering a spice seller in the city, Kate discovers a chest of jewels in his possession. Some of the jewels belong to her old friend Lady Margery, wanted by the king for her husband’s part in the uprising. For the sake of their long friendship, and the love she and her wards bear for him, Kate wants to believe his innocence. So, too, does Sir Elric. And he has the powerful backing of the Earl of Westmoreland. All she need do is confide in him. If only she trusted her heart.
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Praise for A Murdered Peace
“Those who meddle in the affairs of kings live to regret it. A…tale of love and murder set in a turbulent period when death and betrayal lurk around every corner.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Superior. Robb effortlessly integrates the era’s intrigues into a whodunit framework and peoples the plot with a wide array of characters readers will come to care about.” –Publishers Weekly (starred)
“A fine flowing narrative and a genuine sense of mystery and peril.” -Writers & Readers
About the Author
Candace Robb is the bestselling author of sixteen crime novels set in fourteenth century England, Wales, and Scotland, including the acclaimed Owen Archer series and the Margaret Kerr trilogy. Candace lives in Seattle, Washington.
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Book Blast Schedule
Tuesday, December 11
100 Pages a Day
Bookish Rantings
Wednesday, December 12
The Lit Bitch
Bri’s Book Nook
Passages to the Past
Thursday, December 13
Creating Herstory
Just One More Chapter
Friday, December 14
What Is That Book About
Jennifer Tar Heel Reader
Saturday, December 15
Old Timey Books
Historical Fiction with Spirit
Sunday, December 16
Donna’s Book Blog
Hoover Book Reviews
Monday, December 17
The Writing Desk
Tuesday, December 18
A Book Geek
Tea Book Blanket
Wednesday, December 19
Umut Reviews
The Book Junkie Reads
Thursday, December 20
Clarissa Reads it All
For the Sake of Good Taste
Friday, December 21
Jathan & Heather
Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen
Giveaway
During the Blog Tour we will be giving away a signed set of Candace Robb’s Kate Clifford series! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.
Giveaway Rules
– Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on December 21st. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Giveaway is open to US residents only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
Have you read A Murdered Peace, or is it on your TBR? Have you read any other books by Candace Robb? Are you a historical mystery fan? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Love the cover. Cannot wait to read this historical mystery. I added it to my tbr list. I have not read anything by this author.
Happy weekend and reading. 💕📚🐕🏹
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Thank you, Virginia! Isn’t that cover beautiful?! I hope you have a great weekend with some wonderful reads, too! ♥️ xoxo
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Love historical fiction books but I’ve never read a historical mystery!! ☺️ Need to check this out!
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Doesn’t it sound especially good, LP? I actually just ordered the first book in the series myself. Happy weekend!
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You’re on an historical fiction roll! I especially like historical mysteries.
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It’s my favorite, Jonetta! I am enjoying historical mysteries more and more! I have another review for one coming up soon. ♥️
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As always your reviews make me want to read the book immediately! Happy Friday!
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Happy Friday, Marialyce! This one sounds so good!
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Hi Jennifer. Thanks for sharing. I’m intrigued. Plus the cover is not only gorgeous, but draws me in to the story. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan! I think that, too, about the cover. It just calls to you. Happy Friday. Xoxo
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Oh I LOVE that cover!!! It sends me right to the time period—the best part of historical fiction!!! 💕💕
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Isn’t that cover beautiful, Mack?! I just scooped up the first in the series. ♥️
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I can only hope the dog plays an important part in the story😁 I’ve never read this author, but wow that cover!
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I was thinking the same, Tammy! Please let him/her be featured!
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This book sounds so good, Jen! The cover grabbed me so quick. Beautiful! ❤🎄❤ xoxo
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I know, that cover just calls to you, doesn’t it, favorite M? I bought the first in the series on Kindle (it was a great deal, too), so I can catch up to this one. It sounds like an amazing series! 💗 xoxo
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I have read the author’s Owen Archer series and really enjoyed the novels. I will have to give this series a try.
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Thanks for letting me know, Joyce! I’m going to have to check out that series, too. I think I may have the first book on my shelf already.
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Thank you so much for hosting, Jennifer! And, yes, Lille and Ghent (there are a pair) are Kate’s sidekicks through the series. Enjoy!
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My pleasure, Candace! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and I’m so happy to hear the dogs are prominent in the book. Love that!
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Great post Jen! I love that cover!! Have an awesome weekend!🎅🎄😊💕
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Thanks, Sus! That cover is so special! Happy weekend to you, too! 🎄 ♥️
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This one looks really good, Jennifer – thank you for sharing:). I like that cover.
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Thank you, Sarah! I thought that cover was pretty special, too!
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This looks so good! Wonderful review as always!💕💕
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Thanks, Berit! 💗
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Sounds great.
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I think so, too, Jina!
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I love historical fiction too and this sounds like a good one. I’ve never tried this author before either, so I’ll have to check her out. The cover is wonderful too. I love dogs so I was drawn to it right away, lol.
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Isn’t that cover a beauty, Susanne? I love it! This author is well-loved, so I definitely want to give her a try soon. The author said there are two dogs in the story!
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I’m an animal lover but the dog is showed up by the ominous looking sky to me. LOL
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Isn’t that sky something, too, Carrie? This cover is so stunning!
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I think I’m drawn to the eerie looking stormy skies quite a bit actually. 🙂
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Look at that beautiful cover. Good to know the dogs are her sidekicks, so we’ll get to be with them throughout😊, I’m digging the arrows slung over her shoulder, action time😊
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Yes, so much to love about this cover and the synopsis, Rose! Very promising series, indeed! ♥️
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