A review by organchordsandlightning
Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Another excellent contender for the Cadfael series. An interesting conceit added to this one - a very small timeframe wherein the murder could've taken place, and some interesting intra-abbey politics at play. All the highs and lows of a usual Cadfael book.