Booklog 79/2024: Sarah Hawkswood: Wolf at the Door – Bradecote and Catchpoll #9 – Audiobook

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Narrated by Matt Addis

It’s 1149 in Worcestershire and the mauled body of the unpopular Durand Wuduweard, lately keeper of the King’s Forest of Feckenham, is found by his ne’er do well son, William. It looks like the man has been killed by a wolf, and pretty soon there are rumours of werewolves. Under-Sherriff Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and Under-Sergeant Walkeling are sent to sort out the murder. Catchpoll’s gut instinct tells him it’s the son to blame for the father’s death as the two never got on, but there’s no proof. Thus begins a mystery which includes several more murders (some involving the wolf) and a gang of brigands burning and pillaging villages and manors. There’s a twist and a satisfying resolution. It’s nice to note that Walkelin is growing into his role as Catchpoll’s apprentice. Matt Addis is a good reader and does a convincing Worcestershire accent for Catchpoll and Walkelin, but still manages to make the characters audibly distinct.