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3.5-4 stars for this entry in the historical series, set in England, 1144. A body is found floating near a mill, and the man has been stabbed but not robbed. Undersheriff Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and apprentice Walkelin must discover who the victim was, and who killed him.
The victim was a horse dealer, with a beautiful younger wife who strayed-at first it seems she and one of her lovers might have wanted him out of the way-or perhaps the victim’s brother, who stood to inherit? Question ...more
The victim was a horse dealer, with a beautiful younger wife who strayed-at first it seems she and one of her lovers might have wanted him out of the way-or perhaps the victim’s brother, who stood to inherit? Question ...more
I like how the characters are progressing and growing in their roles. But still a lot of the mystery comes from the three investigators missing clues and failing to follow up on witnesses.
A fun read for the interaction among the three main characters and the way they are learning to work together. The mystery itself was fairly obvious early on; the problem was proof. And preventing additional deaths.
Jun 19, 2022
Glenn
marked it as to-read
Oct 08, 2024
Jill
marked it as to-read
