A review by johnw613
St. Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The fourth in Ellis Peters’ mystery cycle set in 12th century England. A merchant at an annual fair is murdered and a monk, Brother Cadfael, from the abbey hosting the fair discovers the culprit. There is intrigue aplenty but I wish the resolution had had a clearer explanation of the motive. Nonetheless these books are fun to read, and I enjoy immersing in a less frenetic rhythm of life than we know today. Miss Peters is meticulously accurate about the historical references she weaves into her stories, lending a fine degree of authenticity.