Is it optional or required? make up your mind.

I've been reading these books in order After having read a lot of medieval mystery series and loved them. I was delighted to find these books and make friends with the characters. How cleverly the authors mixes pathos with humour and the narrator is excellent - the way he becomes each character. I hope Audible has the whole series. I hate it when they stop two books from the end of the series. Don't know why they do that! I should also say the adventures are great and what a character is Catchpole!

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For lovers of the Cadfael genre

A clever tale read by an outstanding narrator
Matt Addis brings this thrilling story to life
I am looking forward to more tales of the Undersheriff and his trusty men

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Well worth a read

This book did take a couple of tries for me to get into it, but it was worth the effort. A good story, with good characters worthy of being liked or hated as appropriate!

It was quite interesting to discover how things were dealt with in times gone by. I felt that it was a true historical setting, though I am no expert, it just felt right.

I will be interested to try more from this author.

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Another great yarn from Sarah Hawkswood

The relationship between Under-Sheriff and Sergeant gets better with each story. The details regarding life at that time and even how salt was made shows how much research has been done, and adds to a very enjoyable read.

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Murder and detection mediaeval style

In this third book Bradecote, Catchpoll, and Walkelin are on the trail of an archer who kills so wagons of salt can be stolen… but is he the mastermind or just a paid assassin.
As we travel outside of the city of Worcester to the town of Wich which is on the salt road we learn how important the salt trade was at that time. We meet characters that we would recognise today (bullies, puffed up politicians, and lewd in-laws).
I still find myself pulled so deep in the time period that as I finish the book I’m surprised to hear buses, cars, and trains that pass close by my home.
I can’t wait to read the next in the series (and luckily don’t have to as it’s already downloaded reading for me to hit play).

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Most enjoyable.

I hope for further titles. I really like the development of these characters. Matt Addis is wonderful.

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A very enjoyable read easy to listen to.

I enjoyed this book I found it easy to listen to, interesting and without the violence that you find in some books, also no bad language which is a boon as some writers think it is a necessity.

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Really enjoyable

I really enjoyed this story and got so caught up in it that I actually cried at the end! Matt Addis does an excellent job of narrating Sarah Hawkswood stories. Between them they take me back in time, so that I am there like a ghost watching it all unfold. More of the same please.

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Another great installment

This, the third Bradicot and Catchpole book, lives up to the first two. The author takes the plot along at a good pace, the characters are rounded and interesting, and the future Lady Bradicot an excellent addition to the cast. Matt Addis brings all to life with great skill, his portrayal of every character makes them stand out clearly and his voice slows like silk.

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poor narration

Couldn't make it through chapter 1. The narrator reads with the most irritating half arsed croak , made it impossible to focus on the story.

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