Feast for the Ravens

Bradecote & Catchpoll, Book 13

By: Sarah Hawkswood

Narrated by: Matt Addis

September, 1145. The body of a Templar knight is discovered in the Forest of Wyre on Worcestershire's northern border, and concealed upon his person is a bloodstained document that reveals the identity of a traitor. Undersherif Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin must discover who the dead man was and whether his death was personal, political or an outlaw killing. They are surprised to find that the locals believe the killer to be the Raven Woman, a shape-changer, who lurks in the woods, and when they discover the identity of the dead knight, Ivo de Mitton, long ago believed to have killed his own kin, there are more questions than answers. Does the tale of the Raven Woman contain a kernel of truth? Is the suspected traitor really guilty, and if not, who gains most by his fall from grace? Ultimately, can Bradecote, Catchpoll and Walkelin see the wood from the trees and bring a killer to justice?

©2025 Sarah Hawkswood (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd.

The ravens care

The villain telling his story was boring.
As usual Wakelin proves to be the sharpest dagger in the sleeve

Historical fiction Relaxing while drawing

To many redundant descriptions of geography. I like this series! I am searching for my next listen now.

one of the best historical mysteries

the author has provided yet another great historical mystery. As far as I can tell there are no anachronisms and the characters true to the period. further, with each offering of this series you get more from the main characters. looking for the next installment.

A beautifully told tale.

I have read all of the books in series, enjoying each one, but this one is my favorite for several reasons. I have a great love for ravens and crows delighting in their almost human like behaviors. Beyond that though , it was an encouraging story of enduring love and compassion in the midst of depravity and suffering. It was also a story about justice. Not just pursuit of justice, which is evident in all of the novels, but this story was told so well, that justice occurs on so many levels. Finally, the author made me feel the complexity of being human, with strengths and flaws, joys and sadness. This story made me feel them all. It was a cathartic experience and one that surprised me. Past all of the political intrigue during this period in Britain's history, is a story human endurance.

A journey

A Templar Knight is murdered and the killer evades capture. But this is a long journey with a bad history that comes out. But what is true? So sad to see this is the last story in this series so far. I have been captivated by each take and the wonderful narration!!