St. Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael

One of so many of Ellis Peters Cadfael chronicles; excellent story development and characterizations as always. Love one, love them all.

"St. Peter's Fair" seduces you into an exceptionally credible mileau and engages your empathy with many-faceted characters. Brother Cadfael, a not overly santimonious, 12th century hearbalist/healer, is as curious as the proverbial cat and as earthy as an old shoe. The injustice he takes on has you on his side from day 1. By the time the fair is over, you'll swear you were there yourself!

St. Peters Fair. For those who like watching the Brother Cadfael series on PBS, St. Peters Fair is a must read. This book will fill in much of the missing character development of those we meet on the television screen. We also get a much fuller picture of the town and castle of Shrewsbury. The story is engaging and leaves one guessing as to the final outcome until the very end. As one who loves to watch the televised productions of Brother Cadfael, St Peters Fair will encourage you of the value of also reading the chronicles of Brother Cadfael. Also check out the Brother Cadfael web sites. You can find a list of the Ellis Peters books and maps and history about Shrewsbury.

The great Saint Peter's Fair brings merchants from miles around to Shrewsbury. The fair of 1138 had been canceled by the siege of the city. This year's fair seems to go better than usual except for the murder of a participant. Brother Cadfael begins the fair interpreting for a Welsh merchant who speaks no English, and ends up in the middle of a very confusing and dangerous political plot. This book is interesting reading from start to finish.

St. Peter's Fair is a wonderful tale of Medieval mystery and political upheaval. Once again, the civil war between Stephen and Maud rages while a merchant's niece, a gentleman, and the provost's son are tangled in a strange web of royal confusion. This may be Peters' most neglected of the early Cadfaels; however, it is as much a treat to read as the others.