The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters

The Rose Rent

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #13

Ellis Peters

265 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In honor of her husband, young, beautiful, and wealthy widow Judith Perle donates a house to the Abbey at Shrewsbury--for the annual rent of one white rose. Judith has no shortage of suitors, and if she remarries, her dowry would be all the greate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 91%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.89

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