The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters

The Rose Rent

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #13

Ellis Peters with Stephen Thorne (Narrator)

7 hours, 18 minutes • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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When her husband dies, Judith Perle bestows a house to the Abbey of Shrewsbury. The only rent: a single white rose to be delivered annually on the translation of St. Winifred. But someone, it seems, will stop at nothing to prevent payment of the r...

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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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