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A review by zombeesknees
The Pilgrim of Hate by Ellis Peters
5.0
In working through an epic Cadfael re-read -- the first time I've read the series completely in order -- I discovered that *GASP!* I HAD NEVER READ THIS INSTALLMENT BEFORE.
And not only that: OLIVIER DE BRETAGNE MAKES ANOTHER APPEARANCE AND MEETS HUGH BERINGAR.
Reader, lemme tell you -- I was shrieking with joy. And the rest of the story didn't disappoint, either, with an unusual twist on the revenge/penance theme and some interesting philosophizing on the nature of chivalrous codes and vows of justified vengeance. Of course, this being Cadfael, everything is resolved in a very enjoyable and satisfying manner, with a couple of miracles to sweeten the pot.
My love for Ellis Peters and her creations is legion and eternal.
And not only that: OLIVIER DE BRETAGNE MAKES ANOTHER APPEARANCE AND MEETS HUGH BERINGAR.
Reader, lemme tell you -- I was shrieking with joy. And the rest of the story didn't disappoint, either, with an unusual twist on the revenge/penance theme and some interesting philosophizing on the nature of chivalrous codes and vows of justified vengeance. Of course, this being Cadfael, everything is resolved in a very enjoyable and satisfying manner, with a couple of miracles to sweeten the pot.
My love for Ellis Peters and her creations is legion and eternal.