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Owen Archer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Owen Archer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Owen Archer series? Start with "The Apothecary Rose" (1993) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete Owen Archer reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Apothecary Rose
1993
The Nun's Tale
1993
The Lady Chapel
1994
The King's Bishop
1996
The Riddle of St. Leonard's
1997
A Gift of Sanctuary
1998
A Spy for the Redeemer
1999
The Cross-Legged Knight
2002
The Guilt of Innocents
2007
A Vigil of Spies
2008
The Bone Jar
2016
A Conspiracy of Wolves
2019
A Choir of Crows
2020
The Riverwoman's Dragon
2021
A Fox in the Fold
2022
A Snake in the Barley
2024
A Lion's Ransom
2026
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