Saint Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

272 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter’s Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 595 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 51%
dark 21%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 11%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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