Helpful Score: 2
A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22nd. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey or the contract is void. When nature finally complies, a pious monk is sent to pay the rent - and is found murdered beside the hacked rose-bush.
The abbey's wise herbalist, Brother Cadfael, follows the trail of bloodied petals. He knows the lovely widow's dowry is far greater with her house included, and she will likely wed again. But before Cadfael can ponder if a greedy suitor has done this dreadful deed, another crime is committed. Now the good monk must thread his way through a tangle more tortuous than the widow's thorny bushes - or there will be more tears...
The abbey's wise herbalist, Brother Cadfael, follows the trail of bloodied petals. He knows the lovely widow's dowry is far greater with her house included, and she will likely wed again. But before Cadfael can ponder if a greedy suitor has done this dreadful deed, another crime is committed. Now the good monk must thread his way through a tangle more tortuous than the widow's thorny bushes - or there will be more tears...
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Helpful Score: 2
This was another excellent Brother Cadfael mystery. Peters threw a lot of red herrings in the reader's way, but I was able to figure out a piece of evidence that led me to the murderer. Still, with Peters, you can never be sure. So I was feeling very satisfied with myself when I finished the book, which incidentally, I finished within hours after I started it.
In this book, Sheriff Hugh plays a very minor role, while Cadfael and the "victim" are the major players.
Sadly, I am getting closer to the end of this series.
In this book, Sheriff Hugh plays a very minor role, while Cadfael and the "victim" are the major players.
Sadly, I am getting closer to the end of this series.
Another in this series of medieval mysteries.
Michael G. (doctorslime) -
Helpful Score: 1
Spring 1142 AD Historical Fiction
with Brother Cadfael Book 13
The Rose Rent ~ Excellent.
with Brother Cadfael Book 13
The Rose Rent ~ Excellent.
Helpful Score: 1
The thirteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael. A well written historical mystery along with the inspirational chaste love line.
