The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters

The Virgin in the Ice

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6

Ellis Peters with Vanessa Benjamin (Narrator)

8 hours, 23 minutes first pub 1980 (editions)

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The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael's tranquil life in Shrewsbury, as raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from Worcester. Among them are two young orphans from a noble family and their companion, a young Benedictine nun. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 533 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 76%
tense 24%
dark 20%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.95

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