Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters
Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
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Ellis Peters
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Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #9

Ellis Peters

212 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the battle of Lincoln, the sheriff of Shropshire is captured, and the king himself is detained by his enemies. An exchange of prisoners is arranged: the sheriff will be bartered for a young Welsh lordling who has been captured during a misguide...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 43%
emotional 18%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.82

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