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Summary: a parable of forgiveness
Review: The third book in the Brother Cadfael series, "Monk's Hood," is a powerful parable of forgiveness. The more I read of this series, the better it gets. I recommend it to anyone. Historically, I have not been much of a reader of mystery writers. The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael have made me a fan of Ellis Peters's writing. She does not write the one-sided characters that too often fill such books. She consistently surprises me with the depth and realistic humanity of her characters. This is seen most clearly in the "villain" of "Monk's Hood." Peters's vision of medieval Shrewsbury becomes, like Cadfael and fellow monks, more interesting with each book. It is a perfectly conceived (or reconstructed) world in which to act out her tales. I am pleased to see Brother Robert's return to a place of prominence within the storyline. He is the perfect personification of pomposity-a delightful foil for the straightforward Cadfael. I give a heartfelt recommendation to "Monk's Hood" and the whole Cadfael series. Check it out.
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Summary: Masterful Medieval Mystery.................
Review: This is the first Brother Cadfael mystery that I have read. In the past I have enjoyed the Brother Cadfael Mysteries on PBS and that is what prompted me to read one for myself. The language is difficult to understand at times, (I suggest keeping a dictionary handy)but the mystery is a masterful "who done it". In this story the husband of a former love of Cadfaels suddenly dies and it is discovered that the victim was poisoned by the deadly Monk's Hood. The same tincture that Brother Cadfael himself has prepared for medicinal purposes. There is a large cast of characters that may have purpose and reason to murder Gervase Bonel but when the authorities believe the murderer to be his young stepson Brother Cadfael takes matters into his own hands to prove the youth innocent. This is not a light read. Stick with it. You will enjoy it.
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Summary: Masterful Medieval Mystery.................
Review: This is the first Brother Cadfael mystery that I have read. In the past I have enjoyed the Brother Cadfael Mysteries on PBS and that is what prompted me to read one for myself. The language is difficult to understand at times, (I suggest keeping a dictionary handy)but the mystery is a masterful "who done it". In this story the husband of a former love of Cadfaels suddenly dies and it is discovered that the victim was poisoned by the deadly Monk's Hood. The same tincture that Brother Cadfael himself has prepared for medicinal purposes. There is a large cast of characters that may have purpose and reason to murder Gervase Bonel but when the authorities believe the murderer to be his young stepson Brother Cadfael takes matters into his own hands to prove the youth innocent. This is not a light read. Stick with it. You will enjoy it.
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Summary: The mystery I just could NOT put down!
Review: Though Brother Cadfael may be a monk, he's certainly not sheltered. His wit, will, and devotion bring the story alive. He uses God to help him prove who poisoned the new guest of the abbey and save the soul of the murderer. This book is a must-read for mystery lovers, people who like to think, and those who look for entertainment. Excellent job, Ms. Peters, for one of your best books
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