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Another interesting Cadfael story, and one which has the novelty of being completely new to me as it was never adapted for television. There were some interesting details about marriage customs, however I feel that some of the characters and scenarios in this series became a little repetitive after The Leper of St Giles (book 5).

There is a missing boy who happens to be heir to a great estate, a murdered nobleman, a shadowy hermit and a formidable Lady who seems determined to get her way. So the
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Loretta
Oct 02, 2017 rated it it was amazing
I've been thrilled to discover a few Cadfael stories I seem to have missed. What a luxury to be able to bury my nose in a 'new' one. There really is only one Ellis Peters. *happy sigh* Finished this, now on to the next. No interruptions, folks, I'm reading. ...more
Rob
Mar 10, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
One of the better Cadfael books. Not just 1, but 2 murders... with a handful of viable suspects. The Empress vs the King and a noble's inheritance all play into the plot. A hermit and a forester. And Hugh and Brother Cadfael. Solid 4 stars. ...more
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Shelves: mystery, 12th-century
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Sonya Wanvig
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Feb 24, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Lynnea
Sep 06, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Ernestina
Jan 04, 2013 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Wendy
Apr 21, 2015 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Tahlia Fernandez
Jun 09, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Anita
Nov 18, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Jan Williams
Sep 30, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Jennifer
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Jackleen
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