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sandylc's review
4.0
An excellent entry in the series with Cadfael and Hugh at work on a 'cold' case, where they first need to identify the victim. The Stephen / Matilda war is more than just background noise in this book.
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
eososray's review against another edition
5.0
After reading through so many of Ellis Peters books I find myself thinking that she must have been a keen observer of life. Her stories always seem so spot on with the human dynamics.
Those observations were very evident in this story of love and loss. The story starts with such a dramatic find and ends with a flourish of Cadfael's deductive reasoning.
Those observations were very evident in this story of love and loss. The story starts with such a dramatic find and ends with a flourish of Cadfael's deductive reasoning.
alice_horoshev's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
readingelli's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
poachedeggs's review against another edition
3.0
Spoiler
For once, the resolution was quite an unexpected one!blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes I am able to guess the truth before Cadfael, and, delightfully, this was not one of those times.
roshk99's review against another edition
3.0
Another entertaining Cadfael, with a somewhat surprising ending
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
Didn't see that one coming!
On re-read, I still didn't see it coming :-) Best mystery yet!
On re-read, I still didn't see it coming :-) Best mystery yet!