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Vale of Tears

By: Sarah Hawkswood
Narrated by: Matt Addis
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April, 1144. A body is found floating in Fladbury Mill leat, a man in green who has been stabbed but not robbed. The lord sheriff’s trio discover him to be an Evesham horse dealer, who has a beautiful young wife who ‘strays’. Did the wife or one of her lovers get rid of him? What is the connection with the lord of Harvington, who wed the man’s sister, and how did that lady meet her death? The trio have to work seamlessly together to unravel the thread that links seemingly disparate deaths before even more people die, and in the process keep Walkelin from the noose.

©2019 Sarah Hawkswood (P)2020 Isis Publishing Ltd Historical Mystery Fiction Marriage
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I love this series.
The author has got the pool of main characters spot on, and refreshes the supporting cast with each addition to the series.

I have a major crush on Catchpoll, but Wakelin comes into his own in this instalment too. Bradecote has matured, and I like this sojourn out of their stomping ground of Worcester.

If the plot has a formula, it is no bad thing, and the storyline has enough to keep the reader’s interest even if it does. As do the historical elements which are not belaboured like so many historical novels.

The narrator is perfect. Well cast, lively of speech, and consistent.

Another cracker!

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This was a moving story with all the emotions and the historical content you could look for. The narrator has the characters down to a T and the relationship between the 3 law men brings an extra bonus as it continues to grow.

Best one yet!

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Liked how all the main characters developed and leaving me to want to hear more about their exploits and cases ……. Just one point ( in my view) if ever a film was made then Catchpol must be played by Ray Winstone !

Brilliant

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A huge improvement on the last two installments. The mystery is at the forefront and it's a multilayered, interesting solution. Yes, a little heavy on exposition at times but this doesn't detract from the overall story.

Great addition to the series

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Sometimes had to listen to chapters again as I’d lost the plot! But no harm done as I’m filling in time. And wanting soothing narration when nodding off but I really enjoyed it and now moving on to the next story.

Enjoyable listening

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