The Novice's Tale by Margaret Frazer

The Novice's Tale

Sister Frevisse #1

Margaret Frazer

360 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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Description

It is the year of Our Lord's grace 1431, and the nuns of St Frideswide sweetly chant their Paternosters. But their quiet lives are shattered by the unwelcome visit of the hard-drinking, blaspheming dowager Lady Ermentrude, with her retinue of lust...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 40%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.57

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