Chronicles of Brother Cadfael: The Raven in the Foregate (Audiobook)

from DWWilkin

The prose of Ellis Peters is phenomenal in it's own way. This time out the mystery has clues and red herrings a plenty, with the background of the civil war still thrown in to keep us entertained. A much better addition to the canon then some of the other previous ones of late.

from phoenixcomet

I always enjoy Brother Cadfael mysteries. When a disliked priest, Father Ailnoch is found dead, no one is particularly troubled and yet Hugh Beringar must seek out the murderer. At the same time, a young man is trapped behind enemy lines and wishes to rejoin Empress Maude if only he can get out o...

from antiquary

a strict new priest, unpopular in his parish, is murdered, and Cadfael investigates.

from seoulful

In this 12th Chronicle of Brother Cadfael, Ellis Peters once more explores the fine line dividing justice and mercy. She often finds the line blurred but more often than not will shy away from legalism in favor of grace. We find the rigid legalistic viewpoint embodied in Father Ailnoth, newly app...

from Meredy

Six-word review: Unlamented sudden death exposes many secrets. Extended review: Brother Cadfael's twelfth outing as a medieval sleuth in monastic robes combines familiar elements: mysterious death, misplaced suspicion, disguised aristocrats, young love, and natural justice played out against a va...