The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters

The Rose Rent

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #13

Ellis Peters

240 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22nd. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey or the c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 16%
tense 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 91%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.9

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