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The Mark of a Murderer

By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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 February 1355: Oxford explodes in one of the most serious riots of its turbulent history. Fearing for their lives, the scholars flee the city, and some choose the University at Cambridge as their temporary refuge. But they don't remain safe for long. Within hours of their arrival, the first of their number dies, followed quickly by a second. When Matthew Bartholomew begins to investigate the deaths, he uncovers evidence that the Oxford riot was not a case of random violence, but part of a carefully orchestrated plot.© Susanna Gregory; (P) Clipper Audio Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Crime Detective
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There are other books in the series featuring the same cast of characters, but this was my first (and the only one in the series available from Audible). I don't think it made a difference; the characters are very well defined in this book.

The story is set in 14th century Cambridge, but they could almost be walking round a dirty version of a modern town without cars. And there's a lot of walking! For all that, it's pretty good: the story unfolds gradually through the book, new twists appear and are resolved, and the ending is entirely satisfactory. No quibbles with the narration, either.

So why don't I give it all five stars? I suppose it's just because it doesn't stand out as the most gripping or wonderful or unmissable book. It's good enough, though, and I'm glad I listened.

A good read

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the story was very convoluted and complicated, there was considerable repetition and review which if necessary questions the overall story. the narrator was good, despite criticisms in other reviews, he is very talented and did the characters justice. However, after 10 books read by one narrator who created loved friends, it was difficult to hear them portrayed differently. Michael seemed aggressive, stupid and humourless, as opposed to the warm and funny friend I know and love.

Not the best in the series

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How does she do it, a gripping storyline superbly read but such a sad ending

They just get better

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The story is an intriguing one as they usually are. However. I am used to
O Peter Thorpe as the reader and prefer the way he tells the story!his voice matches how I picture the the characters!

The story line keeps you guessing

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Wonderful story that keeps you guessing right up to the end. The narrator hits the mark.

Another excellent book

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