The Poisoned Pilgrim by Oliver Pötzsch

512 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

1666: The monastery at Andechs has long been a pilgrimage destination, but when the hangman’s daughter, Magdalena, her doctor husband Simon, and their two small children arrive there, they learn that the monks have far larger concerns than saying ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 83%
dark 66%
tense 66%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.71

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