After the violence of spring, when the civil war between Stephen and Maud swept through the town, Shrewsbury has enjoyed a quiet summer. Now, at the beginning of autumn, all is peaceful - the harvest was good and the store cupboards are full. But, as Cadfael reflects ruefully, such harmony cannot be expected to last. He is right. The trouble begins when Gervase Bonel, rich lord of the manor, proposes to sign over all his property to the Abbey in return for food and lodging for the rest of his life. Though the Abbot is pleased to accept such a gift, it comes at the expense of Bonel's stepson's inheritance - and when Bonel is found poisoned, it seems certain that his actions have caused him an enemy or two. But Cadfael is not convinced that the obvious suspect is the right one...Are the monk's powers of detection strong enough to lead him through the maze of clues to the truth? This is a gripping BBC Radio 4 dramatisation starring Philip Madoc as medieval monk and wily sleuth Brother Cadfael. '...an intriguing and moving story made perfect by the irreplaceable Michael Hordern as narrator' - "The Oldie".
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... an intriguing and moving story made perfect by the irreplacable Michael Hordern as narrator -- The Oldie, February 2010
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By Val
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I always enjoy Cadfael stories - this one, I think, is particularly good. The TV adaptation doesn't really do it justice as some of the situations were changed for continuity I guess - but this is a very good yarn.
By jw
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this is an enjoyable audio book, with good characterisation and acting. One of a series and if you like one you will like the rest.
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By Janet Morgan
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When I purchased this CD, I expected it to be a dramatization, but not for it to be a hack job of a wonderful story. The title warned me that it was part of a radio show, but not that it would be hard to understand what was being said. In future I will stick to typical unabridged readings.
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This, the 2nd in Ellis Peters' series about Brother Cadfael, is a great story. An abridged dramatic version is not the best means of telling it.
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