An Excellent Mystery by Ellis Peters

325 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In this “enchanting” historical mystery, “medieval England comes marvelously alive” as Brother Cadfael investigates a woman’s baffling disappearance (The Washington Post).In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.88

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