The Virgin In the Ice by Ellis Peters

The Virgin In the Ice

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6

Ellis Peters

281 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

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 During the bitter November of 1139, civil war brings refugees to Shrewsbury in search of sanctuary. But two orphans and their companion, a nun, do not arrive from Worcester as planned, and Brother Cadfael is despatched from the Abbey to try and l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 77%
tense 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 14%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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