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  • The Ravens of Blackwater

  • Domesday, Book 2
  • By: Edward Marston
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (59 ratings)

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The small village of Maldon is controlled by the wealthy and rapacious FitzCorbucion family, led by Hamo FitzCorbucion, the lord of Blackwater Castle. When his eldest son, Guy, is found murdered, an enraged Hamo demands justice. Into this charged atmosphere arrives a tribunal, led by soldier Ralph Delchard and lawyer Gervase Bret.

Surveying the lands of Maldon, the tribunal detects irregularities in various deeds, and plans to call the FitzCorbucion family to account. With tension high between Saxon and Norman factions in the village, Ralph and Gervase find some relaxation in the gentler company of nuns. But Guy's murder, and Hamo's quest for revenge, force Ralph and Gervase to deal with dangerous matters far beyond their original duties.
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Really enjoyed it.

I didn't think I'd like this set as much as the Westfields Men books but they are really good mysteries and Edward Marston builds such wonderful characters although I do see Laurence Firethorn in Ralph! David Thorpe is amazing. How he changes from the most aggressive villain to the most timid nun I don't know!
I've read so many of Edward Marstons books and he never disappoints and always pulls me back in time to whatever century. His research is incredible.

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