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200 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449211215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an Edgar Award–winning author. The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
tense 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 14%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Mental illness, RapeModerate
BloodMinor
War
200 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449211215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett Crest
Publication date: 15 January 1985
Description
A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an Edgar Award–winning author. The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. Ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
tense 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 14%
hopeful 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Mental illness, RapeModerate
BloodMinor
War