Dead Man's Ransom by Ellis Peters

275 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The year is 1141 and civil war continues to rage. When the sheriff of Shropshire is taken prisoner, arrangements are made to exchange him for Elis, a young Welshman. But when the sheriff is brought to the abbey, he is murdered. Suspicion falls on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 57%
hopeful 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.84

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