A Murder of Crows

A Sir Robert Carey Mystery

De: P. F. Chisholm

Narrado por: Steven Crossley

It’s September 1592, and the dark streets of London are full of people up to no good. The redoubtable Sergeant Dodd and that dashing Elizabethan gunslinger Sir Robert Carey are in London where Carey’s powerful father, Lord Henry Hunsdon, wants him to solve the mystery of a corpse that has washed up from the Thames River onto Her Majesty’s privy steps. Meanwhile, Sergeant Dodd is plotting how to take suitable revenge for his mistreatment by the Queen’s Vice Chamberlain, Thomas Heneage. But no lawyer will sue against such a dangerous courtier—until a mysterious stranger offers help with suspicious eagerness. Now, Sergeant Dodd has to help Carey find the identity of the corpse and its murderer, while bringing a little taste of the Borders to his dealings with Heneage.

©2010 P. F. Chisholm (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“This fast-moving tale becomes a winner….A fun read for fans of Elizabethan mysteries.” ( Library Journal)

Intrigue

Historical mysteries are amongst my favorites and this one was excellent. The narration was also excellent.

Seems like a series but where are the other books?

The story is fun, the characters are the best part, and their relationships, to each other, to their families. They've clearly got a history. But where are the rest of these books? I finished this one, relishing picking up the next in the series (the title clearly indicated a series) but there's no more in the Audible library. Ack! Don't do this to me! I want to know what happens to these people next!

wish the rest of the series was available!!

I stumbled across this book a few years back I loved it. I couldn't find the rest of the series. I still can't find the rest of the series. How about a dozen books there's only two that I can find anywhere! and believe me I have looked! I wish you guys would put up the rest of the series it's really good

I adore Land Sergeant Dodd

I desperately want the entire Sir Robert Carey series in audio. This narrator did a lovely job with the battling accents. The story is one of my favorites. And Dodd is always a treat.

Lots of action but light on plot

The main character appears to be Dodd. Carey is almost an afterthought and appears weak and ineffectual, hanging in his father’s coattails... not a very interesting character. The narrator gives the characters life but there’s not much he can do with the watery plot.

Well Written Period Piece

Well researched fictional story of criminal activity (fraud, graft) in Elizabethan England. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the story line and the skilled writing. I’d be interested in reading another by this author.

it gets better toward the end

somewhat interesting story that drags at the beginning. the historical parts are the most interesting. not a book I would read , or listen to, again

Very good story, excellent performance

I will be reading more by this author. complicated and intriguing story. The gentleman doing the performing was one if not the best I ever have had.

Detailed descriptions make this read come life.

The use of fine details and varying voices helps to keep this story engaging and alive. I have heard another read 25 years ago bit this one I will remember.

Main Character Missing in Much of the Book

A Murder of Crows is an excellent book, and for the most part, I enjoyed listening to it. Sir Robert Carey and Sgt. Dodd are a believable duo. I was fascinated to learn that Robert Carey and his family, as well as all the bad guys, are all historical personages. My criticism is that about 2/3 of the way through, Carey departs for a mission and never reappears. Obviously this is a setup for another book but it happens too early in the story, considering it is "A Sir Robert Carey Mystery." Added to that, there are no more audio books available, though there are four additional paper volumes. I liked it enough I might continue reading the series

Steven Crossley also narrates the Matthew Shardlake series set in same time period. He is one of my favorite narrators.