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eososray's review against another edition
5.0
All the expected components to a Cadfael book are here and make up another great mystery.
naluju's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
siria's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.0
It's a Cadfael book, so you know what to expect from the get-go: the good end happily and the bad unhappily, and our detective monk is an amiable companion in the process of figuring out whodunnit.
judyward's review against another edition
4.0
The fourteenth in the Brother Cadfael series set in Shewsbury, England during the 12th century. Ten year old Richard Ludel has been entrusted to the care of Prior of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul by his father both for his protection and his education. Upon his father's death, Richard inherits a large estate and his formidable grandmother, the Lady Dionisia, wants to marry Richard to his much older neighbor's daughter--she is 22--in order to eventually get control of their land. Lady Dionisia has also given refuge to a holy man, Cuthred and his helper Hyacinth, newly arrived in the area and installed him into a hermit's cell in the forest where Cuthred quickly establishes himself as a wise and devout priest. And then Richard disappears from the abbey and two men are murdered and Brother Cadfael has to utilize all of his healing and investigating talents before calm is restored.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
I read this three years ago, and didn't remember much of it on re-read. It struck me as odd that the Hermit hadn't come in to play until the last 1/4 of the book, but now I understand! Another great mystery that completely flew under my radar!!
readingelli's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Forced marriagecaitie95's review against another edition
4.0
A bit different to the usual Cadfael books, seemed like less of a simple mystery. Quite refreshing to have a change.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
5.0
Peters' writing was as fabulous as ever, her language beautiful and descriptions perfect. I loved the three-layered plot and the way she pulled in all of the minor threads to make a really REALLY satisfying ending.
genizah's review against another edition
2.0
It's book 14 and Ellis is starting to heavily recycle plot elements. As a result, I guessed the big twist about halfway through (and honestly it wasn't that interesting).