The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters
The Rose Rent

Ellis Peters

265 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22nd. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey or the c...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 502 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 92%

adventurous: 32%

emotional: 28%

lighthearted: 28%

dark: 16%

hopeful: 12%

relaxing: 12%

tense: 12%

funny: 8%

reflective: 8%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 4%

sad: 4%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

64% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
93% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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