Brother Cadfael's Penance (Brother Cadfael Mysteries)
by Ellis Peters
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Read in June, 2008
I have just finished reading "Brother Cadfael's Penance", the 20th Chronicle of the Welsh monk from Shrewsbury. Sadly there shall be no 21st Chronicle.
There was a special note at the beginning of "Penance" that explained that as the book was going to press the author, Edith Pargeter (Ellis Peters), had passed away.
I had come late to these Medieval mysteries. Though the first book had been published in 1977, I hadn't discovered Cadfael until the early 1990s. I would ...more
There was a special note at the beginning of "Penance" that explained that as the book was going to press the author, Edith Pargeter (Ellis Peters), had passed away.
I had come late to these Medieval mysteries. Though the first book had been published in 1977, I hadn't discovered Cadfael until the early 1990s. I would ...more
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Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
Britmysteryphiles, liturgical types, medieval history fans
Sadly, the last of the Brother Cadfael series (#20). A good way to end it, though. Although this book didn't sweep me off my feet, I enjoyed it, and as usual it was elegantly written and included interesting historical details. It always takes me a little while, though, to remember what's going on in terms of the fighting going on in England during the 12th century--Peters is a little murky in catching readers up on this, I think. If you read them one after the other I'm sure it makes more sense...more
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Read in July, 2008
I know, I know, it's totally anachronistic for a medieval mind to be thinking in the way one would have to in order to solve these mysteries. Nonetheless, I love Brother Cadfael and this was no exception. Always good mysteries, interesting characters, lovely period details, and a twist or two.
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I'm a complete sucker for all of the Brouther Cadfael stories but this is my favorite. I like that he is a bit of a rebel but makes me appreciate the quality of "quiet" goodness in some people.
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I've been re-reading the whole series of Brother Cadfael ........... probably my 4th time through. And worth every moment. If you don't know this series, try it!
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Read in August, 2007
I always like Brother Cadfael mysteries--this one has a very personal dimension, as is suggested by the title.
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I will miss Brother Cadfael, only the most awesomest 12th Century Former Crusader/Benedictine Monk ever
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Read in January, 2007
This one and the first title are my favorites from this series.
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