A Rare Benedictine by Ellis Peters

155 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Three vintage tales of medieval intrigue and treachery featuring the author's monastic sleuth Brother Cadfael. These three stories show the chain of events that led him into the Benedictine Order and show him at the height of his detecting skills,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 33%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
reflective 13%
emotional 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.79

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