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Book Review of The Devil's Novice (Brother Cadfael, Bk 8)

The Devil's Novice (Brother Cadfael, Bk 8)
kerriganm avatar reviewed Rich, engaging, character-driven mystery. on + 20 more book reviews


Ellis Peters writes wonderful, complex and sympathetic characters. The rich characters in this book drive the story and the mystery. Cadfael applies his sympathetic understanding of people to get at the truth and ease the mind of a new novice who seems to be undergoing mental torture.