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Title: The Confession of Brother Haluin (Brother Cadfael Series) by Ellis Peters, Stephen Thorne ISBN: 1-57270-257-5 Publisher: Audio Partners Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 5 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Good in this series
Comment: The confessions of Brother Haluin is another in ellis peters series of mystery tales set in a Benedictine monastery In Civil War England in the late 1130's and 40's. the main characters are Brother Cadfael, a former Crusader who enetered the monastery late in life[age 40] his chief nemisis Prior Robert tennat[who is a strict by the book prior] ,the Priors ferret like assistant,brother Jerome, and the Abbot,Radulfus,who stands above the fray[and always sides with Cadfael] Cadfeal is a renown herbalist,and is forever off helping some sick or downtrodden individual. He has a herb garden where he is able to get a respite,and where some of the more intersting dialogue occurs. Hugh Beringer is the Sherrif of the Shire{he was introduced in the second book, one corspe too many]and Cadfaels staunch ally and dearest friend{Cadfael is godfather to The Beringers son, Giles}. Cadfael, by virtue of his long stint abroad, is far more worldly then his fellows, and by default is an ametuer sleuth. In this volume, the deep winter has decended upon the town of Shrewsbury. the heavy snows are imperelling the roofs of the monastery enclosure, and some monks are snt, in shifts[due to the intense cold] to repair the problem.Brother Haluin,a calligrapher of the highest order[and perpetual penitent] has an accident, and confesses what he believes is a deathbed confession to the Abbot and Brother Cadfeal. He recovers, though mangled for life, and sets out on a pligrimage to make amends for his wrongs, and of course, Cadfael accompanies him...things,of course ,do not turn out quite as expected. ZThis is a fine addition to the series,the writing is still fine, the scenes of 12th century england gripped in a mad civil war are well done, and the deep, profound wisdom and compassion of Cadfael shine forth, making him one of the more appealing creations in modern crime fiction. In all, good great fun,and excellent book in the series
Rating: 5
Summary: MYSTERY IN MEDIEVAL TIMES - I'm hooked!
Comment: This novel is one of two by Ellis Peters that I've now read. But I'm hooked! Although I've only read a couple of this series about the medieval detective Cadfael, my appetite has been whetted, and I'm certain to read more!
Peters' command of the English language is outstanding, as is her precise portrait of medieval times. The intriguing element of mystery that makes detective Cadfael's presence essential to the plot clinches this novel as a romping success.
If you enjoy mystery, as well as a writer's ability to make excellent use of the English language with colourful descriptions, you are sure to enjoy this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Confession is good for the soul
Comment: The rating on this book depends on your appreciation of the series. Hard core Cadfaelians may find this too simple as you can pretty much from the beginning assumes what is about to happen. Yet Ellis Peters still keeps her writing style and has points to make. She will keep you off balance so you are not sure that you know the answer. In an interview on the DVD of Brother Cadfael - A Morbid Taste for Bones (1994) ASIN: 1569384266, Ellis peters said that because they have trouble adapting her stories for video, that she would attempt to simplify the stories.
Although I have read the book and am sad that they did not make a video of this journey, I must say that Stephen Thorne's reading gives an added dimension to the story allowing you to race ahead or contemplate the past as he make the characters come alive with his unique voice for each.
This of course is book 15 in the series and so many things have been said, does not need to be said again. So lets hear the confession of brother Haluin and sojourn trough 12th century England with him as he takes a journey of the soul.
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Title: The Holy Thief: The Nineteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters ISBN: 0446403636 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Potter's Field: The Seventeenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters ISBN: 0446400580 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Rose Rent (Brother Cadfael Mysteries) by Ellis Peters ISBN: 0446405337 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: An Excellent Mystery: The Eleventh Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters ISBN: 0446405329 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Brother Cadfael's Penance (Brother Cadfael Mysteries) by Ellis Peters ISBN: 0446404535 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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