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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).
hooksforeverything's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
kindleandilluminate's review against another edition
3.0
I've read most of the Cadfael books several times, so it was a fun experience reading one I had never gotten around to yet. This story is Ellis Peters at just about her best, with multiple mysteries intertwining toward a satisfying resolution. I'm always pleased when the historical events - the war between Stephen and Matilda - have a real effect on the story at Cadfael's level, and aren't jus let set dressing.
thatrabbitgirl's review against another edition
4.0
This far along in the series, and I am starting to recognize patterns. In this book we have the lowly yet talented stranger who is falsely accused and falls in love (Sanctuary Sparrow), the boy who is lost/abducted that everyone has to look for (Virgin in the Ice), and the mysterious costumed stranger who is more than he seems (Leper of St Giles). Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable story.
bowienerd_82's review against another edition
3.0
Another pleasant but unremarkable outing for Brother Cadfael. I wasn’t particularly attached to any of the one-off characters this time around, but it made for decent plane reading.
devafagan's review against another edition
[re-read 2013]
Strange how a murder mystery can be comforting! I quite enjoy the mysteries in this volume -- and especially the interactions between Richard and Hiltrude, and between Cadfael and Rafe. Also the growing sense that Cadfael is aware his actions are perhaps not in keeping with his vows, giving a bit of a sense of the overall series arc.
Strange how a murder mystery can be comforting! I quite enjoy the mysteries in this volume -- and especially the interactions between Richard and Hiltrude, and between Cadfael and Rafe. Also the growing sense that Cadfael is aware his actions are perhaps not in keeping with his vows, giving a bit of a sense of the overall series arc.
doriastories's review against another edition
5.0
I just love these books, they are like candy to read! This one had a fun and multilayered plot, political and personal, very cleverly intertwined. The historical background continues to develop and make itself felt, through the individual twisting a of fate. I'm not usually a mystery reader, but these Brother Cadfael books are great fun.