- Hardcover
- Publisher: Futura 1990: (1 Jan 1990)
- ASIN: B002BEL0CU
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Diane Antone
Format:Paperback
Ellis Peters' writing is impeccable. She evokes a magical historical period when men and women were honourable and brave, and believed in justice and truth. A far cry from today's reality. The "who-dunnit" element of her books is really secondary to the rich tapestry of description and dialogue which she weaves as she tells her tale. Stellar.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. D. J. Smith
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was first introduced to Brother Cadfael some years ago by the excellent Sir Derek Jacobi in the ITV series, but these are the first Cadfael books I have read, and I was not disappointed. This omnibus edition contains the first three Cadfael mysteries, so presents excellent value for money as well as being a good read. Briefly, Cadfael, originally from Gwynedd, is the herbalist in a Shrewsbury monastery, having taken the cowl after an adventurous life as a crusader and sea captain. The books are set during the civil wars between King Stephen and the Empress Maud (or Matilda). Real historical events are used to effect in the second story here, One Corpse Too Many, which uses the hanging of the Shrewsbury Castle garrison, a real event, to introduce an extra corpse and a mystery for Cadfael. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the stories, especially in the third story, Monk's Hood, where a passing knowledge of Welsh Medieval law gained from reading Sharon Penman put me on to the killer, but the mystery or crime itself is not the be all and end all in these books as there is so much more in the characterisation and the historical backdrop to enjoy. I look forward to improving my acquaintance with Brother Cadfael!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Landlord
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My old paperbacks are starting to fall apart through too many readings, so got the set of these, as I cannot get them for my kindle. Still good to read, but are all the hardback stock, so a bit heavy to hold while reading in bed!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Cadfael
Love Ellis Peters and love Brother Cadfael, someone pinched my copy hence this purchase - what else can I say!
Published 15 days ago by Christine Neatherway
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Read!
I was recommended to read this by a friend, and it really is a good read. I got into it slowly, but now I'm hooked! Item arrived quickly and well packaged - thank you.
Published 17 days ago by Mrs S Ainscough
4.0 out of 5 stars
Richard
As always with Brother Cadfael, a good read. It made two plane journeys pass with ease. I'll be buying the next omnibus in due course.
Published 3 months ago by R. G. Burrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
The first Cadfael and a great mystery
As with many books or stories that we get involve with, the characters and their relationships to others in the environment is an important as the mystery. Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by bernie
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW!
For more detail regarding the actual stories, check out the individual reviews I wrote for them. All I can say is that there are three great stories encapsulated in one volume! Read more
Published on 18 May 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
good entertainment
Her way of bringing the middle ages back to live within a whodonit is just great,
Published on 25 April 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thumping good read with lots of "I didn't know that!"
Living in Singapore for several months of the year I rarely get to watch the TV Cadfael, but what I saw intrigued me so I bought the first omnibus. Read more
Published on 8 April 1999
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