The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis Peters

The Leper of Saint Giles

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #5

Ellis Peters

306 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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In this mystery in the award-winning series featuring a twelfth-century Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael must travel to the heart of a leper colony to root out the secret behind a savage murder.Setting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outside...

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Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 42%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
relaxing 15%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 7%
tense 7%
funny 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.97

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