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Save:A reliably cozy, historically rich mystery that's perfect for fans of the series, but may feel slow for readers seeking more action or dramatic intrigue.
'The Rose Rent' in the 'Chronicles of Brother Cadfael' series by Ellis Peters revolves around a wealthy widow, Judith Perle, who donates a house to the Shrewsbury Monastery on the condition that she receives one white rose on St. Winifred's Day. When Brother Eluric is murdered at the site of the rose bush and the bush itself is vandalized, Brother Cadfael delves into a complex case involving greed, murder, and a missing widow. The plot unfolds slowly, revealing a web of interconnected events leading Cadfael towards solving the mystery with his keen observations and herbalist skills.
BY REASON OF the prolonged cold, which lingered far into April, and had scarcely mellowed when the month of May began, everything came laggard and reluctant that spring of 1142. The birds kept close a...1986•255 pages
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