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Ordeal by Fire

Bradecote and Catchpoll

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September 1143. Bradecote is a minor landowner and newly appointed under-sheriff. His sergeant, Catchpoll, is a weather-beaten, wily and experienced thief-taker who always looks to be one step ahead of any villain. Bradecote though quite new to the job brings an effectively analytical eye to the investigation. A series of fires around the city seem linked, and Bradecote and Catchpoll have to piece together the vengeful motive that links them in order to uncover the arsonist.

©2016 Sarah Hawkswood (P)2017 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
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A good plot with several twists and turns, wonderfully vivid characters, all of whom are brought to life by the marvellous performance of Matt Addis. His voice is rich and soothing, yet he can carry off everything from a cranky old woman to a haughty dame, a gnarly old peasant to the High Sheriff.
In this, her second book in the series, Sarah Hawkswood has honed her craft. There was a great deal less head hopping, her plot was neatly stitched, and the historical details cleverly woven through the whole.
This isn’t great literature, but it is a well craft, entertaining and lively medieval whodunnit of the best sort. I’m off to start book 3.

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Another great book from Sarah Hawkswood, read brilliantly by Matt Addis. The narration is so good, I can actually see it like a film running through my head. The sounds and smells are almost real (though thankfully not real enough), I heartily recommend both author and narrator.

Another great book

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I enjoyed the reading of this book Matt Addis made the characters live.

Look forward to hearing the next book.

Enjoyed this reading. Characters were made to live

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Wonderful mediaeval mystery, with a brilliant plot and fascinating characters - a thoroughly enjoyable listen!

The second fantastic book by Sarah Hawkswood

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as a fan of Ellis Peters i approached both these books with a little trepidation but was not disappointed. Enjoyed as much as the first and am hping for more.

Great little book

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