St. Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

217 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter’s Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 587 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 50%
dark 22%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 9%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 22% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.81

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