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Too Good to Hang

By: Sarah Hawkswood
Narrated by: Matt Addis
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Summary

April, 1145. Thorgar the Ploughman is found by the bloodied body of Father Edmund, a village priest in Ripple, and is summarily hanged for being caught in the act, despite his pleas of innocence.

When his sister goes to Worcester to seek justice for Thorgar, the lord Sheriff sends Hugh Bradecote, with Serjeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin, to discover the truth. They soon expose strong motives for placing the blame on the ploughman’s shoulders, some unpleasant secrets festering among the villagers, as well as the whisper of a treasure long lost and now rediscovered.

The shadow the noose casts is a long one, but the Sherrif’s men will need to plumb the darkness to uncover the true killer.

©2023 Sarah Hawkswood (P)2023 Allison & Busby Ltd Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Fiction Middle Ages Village
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Another good listen. Matt Addis is an amazing narrator and has such a range of voices the story glows easily and with colour.

Excellent

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I really enjoy listening to Sarah Hawkwood’s books and narration by Matt Addis. Matt brings the brilliant storyline and characters to life. I look forward to the next one .

Another excellent tale

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Another marvellous insight into the 12th century and feudal law… with a side helping of how lawless it became due to the corruption of men in power.
I can’t say more without giving spoilers.
Again there were twists and turns in the search that could give a person whiplash.
And again we watched the development of the main 3 characters into an even stronger team.
I know the next book is available in ebook and hope it will soon be available here as my biggest disappointment is coming to the end of what is available.

As well written as ever

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A very moving story with twists and turns as usual, historically enjoyable as well a accurate.

One of the best yet

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This medieval mystery has a good plot like others in this series. The under sherrif, the sergeant and the under sergeant investigate the murder of a priest. A man has already been hanged for the crime but not all is as it seems. The evidence leads in several directions but finally the truth is untangled.
A good listen.

A good story with good characters

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