The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters

The Virgin in the Ice

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6

Ellis Peters

251 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an Edgar Award-winning author. The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael's tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Ra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 540 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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