Too Good to Hang

'Ms Hawkswood clearly knows her stuff, both as a historian and a crafter of mysteries' Historical Novel Society

'A new Bradecote and Catchpoll (and Walkelin) medieval mystery is always a true delight, and Too Good To Hang is a fabulous addition to the series ... An absolute joy.' - M. J. PORTER

April, 1145. Thorgar the Ploughman is found by the bloodied body of Father Edmund, a village priest in Ripple, and is summarily hanged for being caught at the scene of the crime, despite his pleas of innocence.

When his sister goes to Worcester to seek justice for Thorgar, the lord Sheriff sends Hugh Bradecote, with Serjeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin, to discover the truth. They soon expose strong motives for placing the blame on the ploughman's shoulders, some unpleasant secrets festering among the villagers, and the whisper of a treasure long lost and now rediscovered.

The noose casts a long shadow, but the Sheriff's men will need to plumb the darkness to uncover the true killer.

Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters, Bernard Knight and Paul Doherty.

Readers love Sarah Hawkswood:

'Another wonderful book full of light and shades, mystery and humour. It propels you to a different period and is life enhancing.'

'Suspenseful and thrilling novel that captivates the reader from start to finish.'

'Can't seem to fault these Bradecote and Catchpole books. They just keep on getting better and better.'

'A well-written, entertaining and well-plotted historical mystery, with its array of varied and likeable characters.'

Hawkswood's medieval world gets richer with each instalment, but you can start with any book in the series