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River of Sins by Sarah Hawkswood
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My second book with a memorable couple, Bradecote and Catchpoll, who this time have to find the culprit behind the brutal murder of a woman of ill-repute. The year is 1144 and Worcester is a busy city. The River Severn gives employment and witnesses brutality and crime, present and the past.
I found this book interesting, with solid historical background with regard to the descriptions of the places, people and their daily lives, both dwelling in the city and farming the land. The mystery is well-told and quite intriguing.
*Many thanks to Sarah Hawkswood, Allison & Busby, and NetGalley for arc in exchange for my honest review.*
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December 3, 2020 – Started Reading
December 3, 2020 – Shelved
December 3, 2020 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Diane (new)

Diane Wallace Good review, Beata ;)


message 2: by Melissa (new)

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Great review, Beata! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. :)


Beata Diane wrote: "Good review, Beata ;)"
Thank you, Diane :))


Beata Melissa wrote: "Great review, Beata! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. :)"
Thank you, Melissa :)) A good mystery set in the 12th century :)


message 5: by Rae (new)

Rae Good review, Beata! Sounds quite interesting. Glad it was enjoyable. I think this is part of a series but would it read well as a standalone?


message 6: by Annette (new)

Annette Great review Beata. Glad it had a solid historical background. That's what I like :)


message 7: by Kaceey (new)

Kaceey Great review Beata! Glad you enjoyed!


Beata Rae wrote: "Good review, Beata! Sounds quite interesting. Glad it was enjoyable. I think this is part of a series but would it read well as a standalone?"
Thank you, Rae :)) I believe you can read it as a standalone, personally I've read two books only out of seven :))


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fantastic review, Beata! This sounds good! Glad you enjoyed!


Beata Annette wrote: "Great review Beata. Glad it had a solid historical background. That's what I like :)"
Thank you, Annette :)) Yes, this is what matters to me a lot :))


Beata Kaceey wrote: "Great review Beata! Glad you enjoyed!"
Thank you, Kaceey :))


Beata Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Beata! This sounds good! Glad you enjoyed!"
Meredith, thank you :))


message 13: by Judith (new)

Judith E Another promising historical mystery. You find the best, Beata!


Beata Judith wrote: "Another promising historical mystery. You find the best, Beata!"
Thank you, Judith :)) You know how much I enjoy the blend of history and mystery ;) :))


message 15: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen I will have to check this series out! I am currently enjoying Powell's series set in 1176.


message 16: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee Sounds good Beata- great review


Beata Kathleen wrote: "I will have to check this series out! I am currently enjoying Powell's series set in 1176."
Both series are good, Kathleen :)) Thank you! :))


Beata Ceecee wrote: "Sounds good Beata- great review"
Thank you, Ceecee! :))


Richard (on hiatus) Nice review Beata ......... sounds like a good, established series - and Worcester is a lovely university city :)


Beata Thank you, Richard :)) This is not my favourite series but it's fun to follow Bradecote & Catchpoll occasionally :))


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