The Ravens of Blackwater

Name: The Ravens of Blackwater
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Edward Marston
ISBN: 9781407991863

Author: Edward Marston

Series: Domesday #2

Narrator: David Thorpe

Unabridged: 10 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 11/01/2020

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 24, 2022

This one was a disappointment to me. I had really enjoyed the first book in this series, in part because of the suspense created by the unknown beast that was running about in the woods killing people, but this one lacked that. It was very dull and a struggle to get through. Not much really happens......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on January 21, 2015

the continuing series of the commissioners detailing the doomsday book and this time they are at the Essex town of Maldon and looking into tax and land deeds and again a murder happened as they seek out the killer and the other problem of the land claims. liked the character thinking he was still fi......more

Goodreads review by Jen on January 26, 2021

3.5🌟......more

Goodreads review by Billy on September 17, 2024

Only got half way through and gave up - couldnt get into the story line at all......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on March 22, 2025

I found this book harder to get into than its predecessor and my mind kept wandering instead of paying attention. I just didn't really care about any of the characters or the mystery. The time period and two main characters are interesting but that's not enough to carry an entire series. I don't thi......more