The Wolves of Savernake
Domesday, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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David Thorpe
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By:
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Edward Marston
About this listen
Ralph Delchard, a soldier who fought at the Battle of Hastings, and Gervase Bret, a talented lawyer, have been commissioned by William the Conqueror to look into irregularities brought to light during the compilation of the Domesday Book. Their investigations take them throughout the kingdom, but the pair often find themselves embroiled in more sinister mysteries in the towns they visit.
The king’s work is a dangerous business. A man’s body is found mutilated in Savernake Forest and the residents of Bedwyn sleep uneasy at night, fearing a monster stalking the town. When Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret arrive, they discover that the locals are harbouring dark secrets and that the real killer may be a little closer to home....
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- Alison
- 09-08-24
Bit confusing at times
I’ve enjoyed ‘cosy’ medieval murder books in the past. Recently I’ve been firmly in the 21st century of murder/crime books, so it took me a long time to readjust.
I found the characters really confusing to begin with and I restarted the book 3 times. Once I got them straight, I was hooked.
Good narrator. Very theatrical at times especially with the religious community voices; and not bad at women.
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- HMM
- 18-12-24
Too much recall and verbosity
I am a fan of Mr Marsto and this is the one of this series. To.be fair it may be I chose the wrong story. But I gave in at chapter 12
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- Caitlin Saunders
- 12-01-25
a new favourite
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, a fun and interesting story with a bit of complexity and interest, and the narration was superb. I'm definitely converted to this series!
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- Cheryl
- 20-02-24
not so keen
I wasnt so keen on this story but probably didn't listen to it quickly enough
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- lenka vlckova
- 24-11-21
Great narrator
David Thorpe really makes this book come alive, he is a fantastic narrator , gods plot and storyline.
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- K
- 23-11-21
Easy listening at its best.
This is historical fiction at the shallow end of the history pool but not the worse for it. Edward Marston seems to have perfected the lightness of touch needed for cosy crime eleventh-century-style.The historical detail was enough to make the setting removed from reality yet earthy enough for enjoyment.
The characters were engaging and diverse, the plot was entertaining and interesting without any angst to trouble the reader, and the denouement satisfactory.
What more could we want? David Thorpe as a narrator, that's what. He gives as masterful a performance as ever.
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- Mair
- 31-08-24
Great medieval detail
Mardton’s two principal characters, Ralph and Jervase, are a wonderful contrast and each plays a specific role in this medieval mystery. The plot twists and turns but I did work it out, thus the 4 stars, but for the first in a series I am hopeful the others will surpass it. The writing evokes the period, with lots of detail, but wound through the story, never delivered in a lecturing way.
At first I found the narration a bit OTT but it soon settled down and the different characters were delivered very well and gave an individual voice to each one. Throughly enjoyed it, off to buy the next one.
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- Woody
- 19-01-21
Enjoyable Historic Fiction
well conceived with a good twist and excellent delivery by the story teller David Thorpe.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-23
Interesting read
Interesting details about life and state of the country post Norman Conquest and compiling the Doomsday book. Good murder mystery too.
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- Kindle Customer
- 24-08-24
fantastic
I love everything about these books the people are so real the story brilliant
it's like you were there watching it all unfold before you
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