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Dead Man's Ransom

By: Ellis Peters
Narrated by: Patrick Tull
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When the village of Shrewsbury's own sheriff, Gilbert Prestcote, is taken prisoner by the Empress Maud's forces, its citizens are prepared to exchange him for a man of equal value they have within their possession. But soon after Prestcote arrives for the prisoner exchange, he dies. Was it death by natural causes or a most unnatural murder?©1984 Ellis Peters (P)1993 Recorded Books, LLC Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
Engaging Mystery • Memorable Characters • Historical Authenticity • Moral Complexity • Unhurried Storytelling
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Like many others, I was introduced to Brother Cadfael through Masterpiece Mystery, and though it is hard to get the image of Derek Jacobi out of my mind when I am listening to these stories, Patrick Tull does an exceptional job narrating the story. For me, these stories are a nice blend of history and mystery. Who could ask for more?

Hooray for Brother Cadfael

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Patrick Tull always does a fabulous job narrating the Brother Cadfael mysteries. And the stories and characters are always memorable, offering both insights into this historical period and human nature.

Excellent narration

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How does Hugh become Sheriff? Well here you go great stuff. Well worth more than one listen. I do not want to give it away, but Sister Magdalen is back proving that redemption can precede contrition.! As always a moral but still EXCITING story. Peters handles morality without being stuffy. If you are sick of smut but still want to be engaged give Cafael a try.

Excellent cultural slice of border life

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Very complex plot. I got lost several times and couldn’t care for the characters whose fate mattered little to me.

Not my favorite Cadfael’s story

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Another delightful Cadfael adventure, brilliantly rendered by Patrick Tull. Ellis Peters crafts her characters and stories beautifully. While she is clearly extremely knowledgeable about the period, she never shows off her knowledge, but brings in just as much as is needed for the story.

Tull and Cadfael are a perfect match

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I know I can never go wrong when listening, or reading a Cadfael story. There is always something as you round the corners. And best of all, you never see it coming. Its human mystery at its best!

Cadfael is always a steady course

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

When it comes to this series of books I have enjoyed them all...this one also kept you wondering what was going to happen...it is nice to escape into the narrative...I would recommend this one if you are collecting this series...

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like Hugh Barringard as well as Cadfael...

What about Patrick Tull’s performance did you like?

easy to listen to...nice inflections when needed...

Anther enjoyable read about the Welsh Monk...

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Would you listen to Dead Man's Ransom again? Why?

Yes I would listen to it again, Ellis Peters is a very good writer of the mystery, I like her unhurried approach It is good the listen to while you work in the garden.

overall fun

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The tales of Brother Cadfael never disappoint! I always find myself drawn into the story. So glad audible is making the unabridged recordings available! The narration by Patrick Tull was wonderful!

Never disappoints!!

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I absolutely adore the characters chief among them Cadfael himself. Although, for most of the books, things work out for the characters in the end a bit like the plot of Three’s Company always worked out; I nonetheless, thoroughly enjoyed this book in the series.

Great Narrator and Love Cadfael

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