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200 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449211215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an Edgar Award–winning author. The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 23%
dark 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death of parent, BloodModerate
RapeMinor
War200 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449211215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an Edgar Award–winning author. The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 23%
dark 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | Yes: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death of parent, BloodModerate
RapeMinor
War