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The Sanctuary Sparrow (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #7)

Ellis Peters

Start date: July 16, 2021

Finish date: August 7, 2021

Discussion: Buddy reads

Why we're reading this: Next in our series of Cadfael buddy reads
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Jun 24, 2021 Jill rated it really liked it

This seventh book in the series starts very dramatically when a young man suddenly enters the abbey, claiming sanctuary. He has been hurt and followed by a crowd who are convinced he has committed robbery and murder. The abbey allow him to have his 40 days grace and agree that they will hand him over to the law at the end of that time. Brother Cadfael attends to his wounds, and finds that his story is highly believable, as he knows the family to whom the boy is said to have wronged. As usual Cad ...more

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Jul 14, 2021 Sandy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-historical, mystery-detective-grp, z2021-go-the-distance, rread-2021

Another pleasant visit with Cadfael, his friends, his abbey and the 12th century. There is a very dramatic and atmospheric opening as the young juggler seeks sanctuary during a midnight service.

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