A review by mamanrees
An Excellent Mystery by Ellis Peters

5.0

I've loved all of the Brother Cadfael mysteries, but this and [b:The Virgin in the Ice|847860|The Virgin in the Ice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6)|Ellis Peters|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1344266118s/847860.jpg|1275714] have got to be my favorites so far. The characters are lovingly and engagingly drawn, the historical setting adds richness to the story without overwhelming it, and the mystery is absorbing enough to ensure I don't want to put it down.