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The Angel's Mark
- The Jackdaw Mysteries, Book 1
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
A gripping tale of espionage and murder in Elizabethan London.
London, 1590. Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering. Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars threatening the country's fragile stability, the body of a small boy is found in the City of London, with strange marks that no one can explain.
When idealistic physician Nicholas Shelby finds another body displaying the same marks only days later, he becomes convinced that a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London.
Determined to find out who is behind these terrible murders, Nicholas is joined in his investigations by Bianca, a mysterious tavern keeper. As more bodies are discovered, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, and Bianca in terrible danger, Nicholas's choice seems impossible - to save Bianca, or save himself....
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- KPMG
- 15-03-19
Enjoyable & Well Read
I'd recommend this audio book for all Shardlake fans. Easy listening - although a bit confusing as chapters flit from one scenario to another within themselves - and story itself is thoroughly creditable. Would have been 5 stars but for confusing scenarios.
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- Enquiring Mind
- 25-09-22
Entertaining
A satisfying and entertaining book with a sound historical base. The narrator has quite a light voice but it was well up to the task.
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- Di D
- 14-03-19
Throughly enjoyable
This book was intriguing with a good plot line some good characters and an enjoyable listen. Will look for more by this author.
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- TW
- 04-08-20
Really enjoyable.
I wasn’t sure this story would grab my attention - but it really did!
I’m now diving into book 2.
It is a great descriptive Elizabethen thriller ...
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- Cardiman
- 26-01-21
Not a page Turner
Clearly others loved it judging by their reviews but I found the story took far too long to unfold with little joy and no peaks of interest until near the end. The reading was similarly dull.
But I stayed with it to the end.
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- Deborah H.
- 01-04-24
great story
period researched very well, very enjoyable, good storyline and well read. looking forward to the next book.
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- Hurstnurse
- 21-03-19
Gripping story from first to last
Great story I was gripped straight away . The writer took you into Elizabeth England , the sights ,smells and sounds of that time . I could hardly put it down in fact only when had to a real page or headphone turner can’t wait to read more from this author . I’m now sad to have finished it highly recommend.
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- Andrew
- 22-06-21
I struggled at first...
I'm not sure what it is about this story - but I struggled with it - especially at first. The misery? The depth of care from some where others where oblivious and uncaring? Not sure. However perseverance paid off and ultimately I did want to get to the end and find out what happened.
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- Carolyn
- 11-03-19
Fascinating thriller set in Elizabethan London
This narrator is one of the best I've listened to, for you forget the narrator and become totally involved in this very exciting story - filled with details about life in 16th century London. Such a narrator does not draw attention but places the story and characters firmly in the mind. Thus the story becomes pre-eminent and a riveting tale it is. Life was terrible for the many, and even the rich trembled at the thought of being denounced as 'papists'. The tension never fails. Altogether excellent.
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- ruth exton
- 06-06-19
fantastic book
I really enjoyed listening. Thank you for writing this. I have bought the next book.
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