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I really enjoyed this second in the series, after being underwhelmed by the first book. Undersheriff Bradecote is coming into his own as an investigator, and he and the wizened old pro, Sergeant Catchpoll, are turning into an effective team. This book introduces young Wakelin, a soldier at the castle, and chosen by Catchpoll to be trained up as a junior investigator to the team.
A mysterious caped figure is stalking Worcester in September 1143, setting fires at night. As much of the town is wood, ...more
A mysterious caped figure is stalking Worcester in September 1143, setting fires at night. As much of the town is wood, ...more
This is the second book in this series, and I did like this book more than the first.
The start is sad for Bradecote, the under-sheriff, but this is helped by keeping him busy, and his relationship with Catchpoll. Fires are being set in the town of Worcester. First a silversmith's work place but then others, one of which have killed an old woman, and threatened a Jew. At first there would seem to be only one suspect as to who it was setting these fires, but the number of suspects grows, so Catch ...more
The start is sad for Bradecote, the under-sheriff, but this is helped by keeping him busy, and his relationship with Catchpoll. Fires are being set in the town of Worcester. First a silversmith's work place but then others, one of which have killed an old woman, and threatened a Jew. At first there would seem to be only one suspect as to who it was setting these fires, but the number of suspects grows, so Catch ...more
I was recommended to start this series from book 2 so I have and I really liked it. Great characters, great setting and history, and a jolly, if slightly light on clues, plot. Excellent narration too.(Audiobook)
The relationship between the main characters is developing nicely and a third team member will take the stress off Catchpoll's legs. I really liked the inside view of Catchpoll's home life and Bradecote's situation has good plot potential. Hoping to see more of some of the secondary characters.
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Jun 09, 2020
Gary Vassallo
marked it as ebook-library
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Susan
marked it as to-read
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Glenn
marked it as to-read
