Dead Man's Ransom by Ellis Peters

275 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The year is 1141 and civil war continues to rage. When the sheriff of Shropshire is taken prisoner, arrangements are made to exchange him for Elis, a young Welshman. But when the sheriff is brought to the abbey, he is murdered. Suspicion falls on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 64%
hopeful 42%
emotional 21%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.83

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