" 3.75 stars. I really enjoyed the first in this Brother Cadfael series, and look forward to continuing with it. It wasn't a page-turner that constantly called me back to it, but I was happy to spend time with the characters when I did pick it up. There is a lot to like about Brother Cadfael, I love the setting, and am slowly learning about medieval history, which is great. I also like a series in which religion figures prominently and positively, and people try to be good to one another, and show real remorse when committing a wrong. I look forward to getting to know Brother C and the rest of his order in this lengthy series by Ellis Peters. "
— Laura, 1/3/2014