The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters

341 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from Worcester. Among them are two orphans from a noble family, a boy of thirteen an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
tense 23%
dark 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 65%
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

3.95

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