The Heretic's Apprentice by Ellis Peters
The Heretic's Apprentice

Ellis Peters

245 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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In the summer of 1143, William of Lythwood returns to Shrewsbury in a coffin... his pilgrimage at last at an end. William's young attendant, Elave, accompanies the body and sets about trying to secure a burial place on the grounds of the Abbey of ...

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3.85
based on 415 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

adventurous: 44%

emotional: 27%

reflective: 16%

relaxing: 16%

hopeful: 11%

informative: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

tense: 11%

dark: 5%


Pace

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72% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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40% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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33% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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14% of readers chose Complicated
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