The Summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters

245 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
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To tie in with the hardcover release of Peters' The Benediction of Brother Cadfael, here is the 18th entry in the eminently successful medieval detective series. In the summer of 1144, Brother Cadfael is sent to Wales on church business and is cap...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
emotional 50%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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