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GREG BORGARTZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2021
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Although some of the plot points can seem slightly contrived Edward Marston's books are never less than enjoyable. I generally read them at least twice and they are a real race through the time of The Conqueror. I think the background detail is good - certainly in respect of how easily, or otherwise, various cities fell to the Norman march - but it doesn't overwhelm the narrative.
The characters can seem a bit modern at times with their areas of concern but it is a small thing.
I have yet to pick up one of Mr Marston's books that I haven't enjoyed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great addition to the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2021
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This is another great addition that continues the series. The royal commissioners have more mysteries to solve as well as plenty of land disputes arising from the domesday book.
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Mrs J Stevenson
4.0 out of 5 stars good plot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2013
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I have now read most of this series. The plots are usually good and the characters strong. The characters do change with each story. I will finish the series although I am a little bored not with the book as it is good. But by now I can predict the outcome. Well written, good placement and some good insight into this age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marston never disappoints.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 July 2017
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Once again Marston combines historical fact with totally captivating fiction. His character detail is tantalising and never disappointing. You get drawn in and consumed with the story line. Ralph and Gervase are deep and colourful characters and sprinkled with just the right amount of humour along the way !
Absolutely would recommend you to read the entire series, I'm hooked and don't want to get to the end !! Brilliant book brilliant author.
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DW
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2021
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Good read
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Cymro
5.0 out of 5 stars Master storyteller at his very best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2012
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"The Hawks of Delamere", my second foray into the "Doomsday" series, did not disappoint. Edward Marston has the knack of holding the reader's attention from start to finish and you certainly don't want to put this book down! The characters are all so lifelike that you could imagine being in their company in days of yore. Yet another superb historical novel that will make you rush to order the next one!
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Cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars arrived quicker than expected and good quality
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 October 2017
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Bought as a gift, arrived quicker than expected and good quality
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Gillian Hockerday
5.0 out of 5 stars Great from Start to Finish.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2015
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As always with Edward Marston books, inriguing and absorbing. Can't get enough of his historical novels.
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Daley at heart
5.0 out of 5 stars Series set in the time of William the Conquer but it is a great series of that time
Reviewed in the United States on 2 September 2022
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Loved the characters and the mystery they solved in the course of their business for the King. Sometimes I thought the characters mused to themselves a little long.
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Naglers
4.0 out of 5 stars Twists, turns, and great characters
Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2013
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Cover art has little to do with this delightful mystery by Edw. Marston set soon after the Norman conquest (Domesday Series). The characters are believable although the dialogue seems a bit stilted at times. This series has been out of print/unavailable until recently, when I was delighted to find the series available on Kindle. There are quite a few books in the series, each set in a different location in England while the royal commissioners iron out property disputes that came to light during the initial inventory ordered by William the Conqueror. The Delamere Forest is located near (or on?) the border between England and Wales (close to Chester), so this book brings in the fierce nationalism of the Welsh as well as the attitudes of the Normans and the Saxons. Recommended for anyone interested in this historical period and a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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Mary Knowles
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for Medieval mystery fans.
Reviewed in the United States on 2 December 2013
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I love mysteries in Medieval settings and I enjoy the whole Domesday series very much. I'm not fond of Marston's other series but I do enjoy his Dillman & Masefield series written as Conrad Allen.
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S Armstrong Elias
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on 16 February 2016
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Another excellent Medieval Whodunnit by Marston!
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