An Excellent Mystery
Book description
In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monks ride into the Benedictine abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul bringing with them disturbing news of war- and a mystery. The strangers tell how the strife between the Empress Maud and King…
Why read it?
1 author picked An Excellent Mystery as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love all of Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael books for so many reasons.
One is the crisp excellence of writing, one is her illuminating description of her medieval setting, one is her endearing protagonist, one is her exceptional plotting. This particular title has a most intriguing plot and a thoroughly satisfying resolution.
I chose the book (which I have reread many times) with a satisfied smile. And finally, the books are set in the England I so love, even if her setting is 11 centuries ago.
From Jeanne's list on historical mysteries that make the period come alive.
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