The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters

The Virgin in the Ice

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6

Ellis Peters

271 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

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It is winter 1139 and the tranquil life in the monastery gardens in Shrewsbury is again interrupted by violence. Raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from Worcester. Among them are two orphans from a noble family, a boy of thirteen and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
tense 23%
dark 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.95

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