Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters

Brother Cadfael's Penance

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #20

Ellis Peters

319 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

For Brother Cadfael in the autumn of his life, the mild November of our Lord’s year 1145 may bring a bitter—and deadly—harvest. England is torn between supporters of the Empress Maud and those of her cousin Stephen. The civil strife is about to je...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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