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An Excellent Mystery

By: Ellis Peters
Narrated by: Roe Kendall
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This is the eleventh chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, at Shrewsbury.

In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monks ride into the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul bringing with them disturbing news of war...and a mystery.

The strangers tell how the strife between the Empress Maud and King Stephan has destroyed the town of Winchester and their priory. Now Brother Humilis, who is handsome, gaunt, and very ill, and Brother Fidelis, youthful, comely (and totally mute) must seek refuge at Shrewsury. And from the moment he meets them, Brother Cadfael senses something deeper than their common vows binds these two good brothers. What the link is he can only guess...what it will lead to is beyond his imagining. But as Brother Humilis' health fails, and nothing can stop death's lengthening shade, Brother Cadfael faces a poignant test of his discretion and his beliefs as he unravels a secret so great it can destroy a life, a future, and a holy order.

©1984, 1985, 1987 Ellis Peters (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Detective

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"Absorbing, superbly crafted....Unflagging tension which builds to a swift, satisfying climax....Peters never disappoints" (Kirkus Reviews)
Excellent Mystery • Rich Character Portraits • Detailed Medieval Setting • Engaging Plot Twists • Well-woven Storyline
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This is among my favorite of the Brother Cadfael adventures, and most mysterious of murder mysteries. The story is less centered on Brother Cadfael than most, lifting up other members of the community, but as always Peters’ rich portraits of the inner workings of people and detailed knowledge of medieval life bring to life of a far distant world. Roe Kendall’s superb narrative excellently complement the story.

Among Peters’ best

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I enjoyed the story. The narration was well done but,missed the Welsh accent by a continent for the series lead man Cadfael.

A good historical mystery .

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this is my favorite Cadfael book. The story is weaved together so well.

I love Roe Kendalls narration. Great voice actor

one of the best plots ever

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The narrator made Cadfael sound like a young Indian rather than old Welshman. It was difficult to listen to.

A poor choice for reader

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I know it may seem weird for me to title this was very refreshing, but with all the whodunits that are filled with murder and other scandal, the solving of what could be called a Cold Case was quite a surprise. I really enjoyed this novel.

very refreshing!

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Very enjoyable. I enjoy the Brother Cadfael mysteries, and this was no exception. Good narrator, too.

Good mystery!

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The story was enjoyable, the narration was excellent. I did figure out the twist at about the halfway point in the story, but the reveal and resolution were excellent.

Very enjoyable

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This is a very good story . It has a novel twist even for Brother
Cadfael.

Enjoyable

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This is exactly what the title says it is. This is a fun, straightforward mystery in the classic sense. It is set in a medieval monastery in Shrewsbury, England by one of the founders of the historical mystery.

Another Excellent Mystery

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This was a great story (although I had figured out the solution by the end of chapter 3).

But the audio was muffled, as though it was coming from inside a barrel or cave.

Audio was muffled and over heavy on bass

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