The Summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters
The Summer of the Danes
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Ellis Peters
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The Summer of the Danes

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #18

Ellis Peters

280 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced
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The Summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters is a captivating read for fans of historical mysteries and adventure, who will be drawn into a richly detailed and suspenseful tale of loyalty, family feuds, and the complexities of medieval politics, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous summer in 12th century England.

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To tie in with the hardcover release of Peters' The Benediction of Brother Cadfael, here is the 18th entry in the eminently successful medieval detective series. In the summer of 1144, Brother Cadfael is sent to Wales on church business and is cap...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 347 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

mysterious: 68%

emotional: 25%

relaxing: 18%

hopeful: 12%

tense: 12%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

reflective: 6%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
87% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
77% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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