Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters
Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
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Ellis Peters
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Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #9

Ellis Peters

212 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the battle of Lincoln, the sheriff of Shropshire is captured, and the king himself is detained by his enemies. An exchange of prisoners is arranged: the sheriff will be bartered for a young Welsh lordling who has been captured during a misguide...

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3.79
based on 525 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

adventurous: 58%

hopeful: 27%

emotional: 20%

dark: 13%

lighthearted: 10%

relaxing: 10%

tense: 10%

challenging: 6%

reflective: 6%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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42% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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