The Leper of Saint Giles by Ellis Peters

The Leper of Saint Giles

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #5

Ellis Peters

274 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this mystery in the award-winning series featuring a twelfth-century Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael must travel to the heart of a leper colony to root out the secret behind a savage murder. Setting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outsid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Average rating

3.98

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