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Saint Peter's Fair: Library Edition by Ellis Peters

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bowienerd_82's review against another edition

4.0

Another charming entry in the series. I think the thing I love most about these books is the quality of mercy and goodness that is imbued within. I love that Brother Cadfael has a past as worldly soldier, and that it has left him with the knowledge of what people are like, but that he has come down on the side of optimism and love.

The 12th century is the last time period I would think to write a series about the value of people, but somehow, the author made it work for her.

buroaklifereads's review

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

devafagan's review against another edition

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Continuing my re-read of the series!

omnibozo22's review against another edition

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5.0

Another wonderful Cadfael mystery, solved with not resort to instant magical CSI forensics. Peters's storytelling skills continue in this episode of Brother Cadfael's investigatory skills. Twelfth century turmoil in the British Isles provides a background for the local events of Shrewsbury, on the edge of Wales. These are fast, fun reads that provide insights into European manorialism/feudalism, as well and its influence on the commission and investigation of crime.