An Excellent Mystery (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Book 11)

Name: An Excellent Mystery (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Book 11)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (1807 reviews)
Author: Ellis Peters

by Ellis Peters

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.5 (1,807)

4.5 stars from 1,807 reviews. Top 82% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

224 pages~3.7 hr readPublished by Warner FuturaPublished 1985-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy historical mysteries where the emotional weight matters as much as the puzzle, and you appreciate a detective figure who thinks with his conscience.
You're drawn to stories set in medieval England that feel authentically detailed without drowning you in exposition.
You value character-driven narratives where what isn't said aloud carries as much meaning as what is.

Maybe not for you if...

You need fast-paced plots with constant action. This book moves deliberately, giving you time to sit with its people and their dilemmas.
You prefer mysteries where solving the puzzle is the only thing that matters. Here, the human cost of the truth is the real story.
You're reading this as your first Cadfael book hoping to jump into the series. Start with the first one. This one's built on prior knowledge of the characters.

About this book

In 1141, during the conflict between Empress Maud and King Stephen, two monks arrive at the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Shrewsbury seeking refuge. Brother Humilis, who is ill and gaunt, and Brother Fidelis, a mute young man, bring news of the destruction of Winchester and their priory. Brother Cadfael senses an unusual bond between the two strangers that goes beyond their monastic vows. As Brother Humilis's condition deteriorates, Cadfael becomes drawn into investigating a mystery connected to the pair. He must navigate a secret that threatens to destroy lives and the integrity of the religious order itself, while testing his own discretion and convictions.

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Currently 4.5★ from 1,807 reviews

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