The Hermit of Eyton Forest - SPOILER Thread - (Cadfael #14) by Ellis Peters (March/April 23)

[Susan]

Welcome to our March/April 23 buddy read of The Hermit of Eyton Forest Book 14 in the Cadfael series, first published in 1987.

In 1142, in the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a momentous chain of events begins. Following the demise of Richard Ludel, his 10-year-old son becomes the new lord of Eaton. Soon after, a corpse is found in the forest and Brother Cadfael must track down a ruthless murderer.

Please feel free to post spoilers in this thread.

[Teri-K]

I just finished rereading this. It's been years since I last read it and I didn't remember who the murderer was, or who Rafe was, either. One of the things I enjoy about the stories is how Peters weaves together several different stories. They often overlap in unexpected ways, and they help keep things interesting.

I also really like the relationship between Cadfael and Hugh. Watching it develop is so entertaining, and their friendship always makes me smile.

[Sandy]

I agree that Cadfael and Hugh's relationship is one of the series many treats. Even better when Cadfael gets to play with his god son.

[Teri-K]

Sandy wrote: "I agree that Cadfael and Hugh's relationship is one of the series many treats. Even better when Cadfael gets to play with his god son."

Yes. I always wish for more bits of Hugh with his family and Cadfael.

I also love Cadfael working in the garden or with his medicines. Some books have a fair amount of that - this one didn't.

[Jill]

I found this to be pretty entertaining. The young boy so not wanting to marry an old woman, who turned out to be, no where near old.

[Teri-K]

Jill wrote: "I found this to be pretty entertaining. The young boy so not wanting to marry an old woman, who turned out to be, no where near old."

So true for the way kids think! Everyone a few years ahead of them is really old. lol In fact, I think the characters in these books act like real people would, which is so nice. I don't remember ever straining to believe in anyone's actions in this series.

[Michaela]

Finally read this, and found it one of the better ones. Also liked Richard and the stories around him, as well as the relationship between Cadfael and Hugh - he even being his confessor in the end. ;)

[Judy]

I have finished now and mainly enjoyed it but thought we could have done with one or two more suspects! I also liked Richard.