The Pilgrim of Hate: The Tenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Audiobook, by Ellis Peters Play Audiobook Sample

The Pilgrim of Hate: The Tenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Audiobook

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Read By: Roe Kendall Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Release Date: May 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481560573

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

40:38 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

17:45 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

29:52 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

35

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Publisher Description

In the year of our Lord 1141, civil war over England's throne leaves a legacy of violence—and the murder of a knight dear to Brother Cadfael. In the spring, a flood of pilgrims comes to the celebration of Saint Winifred at the Abbey, carrying with it many strange souls…and perhaps the knight's killer.

Brother Cadfael's shrewd eyes see all: the prosperous merchant who rings false; an angelic, lame boy and his beautiful, dowerless sister; and two wealthy penitents. In the name of justice, Cadfael sets out to uncover the strange and twisted tale that accompanies these travelers. Instead, he unearths a quest for vengeance, witnesses a miracle, and finds himself on a razor's edge between death or the absolution of love.

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"This is a series I turn to for a "comfort" read - when I want beautiful literature, to be taken off to a far away place with a wonderful, genial main character whose input and perspective I would welcome at any time. Brother Cadfael does that for me and Stephen Thorne's melodious voice reading Ellis Peters' beautiful prose is a comfort I can turn to over 20 times in this wonderful series and without repeating a storyline."

— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Some of the most elegant, unstilted prose being written in mystery novels…A bestselling phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic.”

    — Chicago Sun-Times
  • “Enchanting...medieval England comes marvously alive.”

    — Washinton Post
  • “Stephen Thorne...has a feel for Peters’s distinctive prose style, making her use of medieval phrasing and vocabulary sound genuine and natural.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Peters continues to provide the type of superior medieval mystery that has spawned a host of unabashed imitations.”

    — Booklist

The Pilgrim of Hate Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.89655172413793 out of 53.89655172413793 out of 53.89655172413793 out of 53.89655172413793 out of 53.89655172413793 out of 5 (3.90)
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4 Stars: 23
3 Stars: 19
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a bad Cadfael mystery, but now that I'm working through them, not my favoritest. Still, the typical unexpected Ellis Peters plot twist made for an interesting (re-)read. "

    — Charles, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of the more poetic and mystical of the Cadfael stories. It twists and turns and reveals the answers with patience and skill. However, not all answers are possible. A lovely book. "

    — Ikonopeiston, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good mystery. I had guessed at some of the solution, but the full explanation was very satisfying. One of the better in this series. "

    — Jeremy, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A murder in another town, two young men, one walking barefoot across the country, and a love story. Entertaining, as alway.s "

    — Pat, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ha, I read them out of order after all my talk. Well, this is another future plot hinging volume I suspect and mostly deals with a murder done far away in London. Cadfael dwells deeply on events that occurred way back in Vol 1 A morbid taste of bones and a virgin in the ice and is blessed for his concern. He also reneges a bit on his vows by seeking a little violent action in solving the mystery of the murderer in his backyard whose gross sin occurred in plot-rife London. Plus: young love (big surprise there) which gets a little violent too. "

    — Korynn, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautiful story of redemption and high-quality writing, even if the format (three or so suspects, young love, Brother Cadfael getting a chance to ride a horse) is getting predictable. Looking forward to the next one! "

    — Meghan, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of the more poetic and mystical of the Cadfael stories. It twists and turns and reveals the answers with patience and skill. However, not all answers are possible. A lovely book. "

    — Ikonopeiston, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So many lovely themes - partisan violence,revenge,and repentance; miracles; hope vs guilt, love vs duty, generosity vs greed. "

    — Meredith, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This didn't grab me like I'd hoped. "

    — Rachel, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So many lovely themes - partisan violence,revenge,and repentance; miracles; hope vs guilt, love vs duty, generosity vs greed. "

    — Meredith, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best of the Brother Cadfael stories. It's important to have read The Virgin in the Ice before reading this one. "

    — Lemongrass, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I saw the ending coming with this one more than with some of the other Cadfael books I've read, I have to say. I still couldn't wait to pick it up each night before bed, though. As I read through the series in order, I'm enjoying the historical plots playing out in the background as King Stephen and Empress Matilda fight for the crown of England. "

    — Elizabeth, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my favorite Cadfael mystery so far. I thought the pacing was perfect, and there were no "dry spots" that I felt like I wanted to skim. "

    — stitchnsnitch, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Comfort series for me with stellar narration, as usual, by Patrick Tull "

    — Sandi, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another solid Brother Cadfael mystery. "

    — Laura, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Guilty pleasure. I've read 11 of the books in the series and just started #12 (of 25, I think). A Benedictine monk/herbalist/ex-crusader/freethinker/detective that fights crime in the 12th century. A cowled crusader, if you will. "

    — Philip, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These are such easy mysteries to read and enjoy, lots of medieval atmosphere, interesting characters and character studies. "

    — Brigid, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hadn't read any of the Cadfael mysteries in years. they are good, reliable reads. "

    — Lila, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Although a little bit confusing, this chronicle introduces some wonderful, lovable characters and has a different ending than one might expect. "

    — Beka, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like anything by Ellis Peters, and this was no exception! Like Betty Neels, she's one of my "comfort authors"! "

    — Mandy, 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Cadfael mystery. "

    — Clarissa, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a pleasant, gentle read, with great characters, and a wonderful look at the twelfth century; no huge mystery this time, but that's okay. "

    — Elaine, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like anything by Ellis Peters, and this was no exception! Like Betty Neels, she's one of my "comfort authors"! "

    — Mandy, 7/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not one of the better Cadfeal mysteries. Couldn't warm up to the new characters though Cadfeal, Hugh and the old cast continues to charm. "

    — Arati, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best of the Brother Cadfael stories. It's important to have read The Virgin in the Ice before reading this one. "

    — Lemongrass, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A murder in another town, two young men, one walking barefoot across the country, and a love story. Entertaining, as alway.s "

    — Pat, 3/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a bad Cadfael mystery, but now that I'm working through them, not my favoritest. Still, the typical unexpected Ellis Peters plot twist made for an interesting (re-)read. "

    — Charles, 3/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorites in this series!! "

    — Arlene, 1/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautiful story of redemption and high-quality writing, even if the format (three or so suspects, young love, Brother Cadfael getting a chance to ride a horse) is getting predictable. Looking forward to the next one! "

    — Meghan, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The mystery in this one is exceptionally good. Very interesting twist at the end. "

    — Ermabom, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not much of a mystery, but the rest is gorgeous. And Cadfael is always fun. "

    — J., 5/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hadn't read any of the Cadfael mysteries in years. they are good, reliable reads. "

    — Lila, 2/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The murder is off stage and everything that stems from that seems to circumstantial. Most of the story now delves into prior books in the series to enrich the novel. The mystery is virtually second place to it. "

    — D.w., 1/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Comfort series for me with stellar narration, as usual, by Patrick Tull "

    — Sandi, 12/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not much of a mystery, but the rest is gorgeous. And Cadfael is always fun. "

    — J., 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters is a wonderful set of mysteries that take place in 12th century England. Ellis Peters does a wonderful job of describing all the characters and she is a great mystery writer. The cases are complicated enough to make them interesting. "

    — Hazel, 7/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Brother Cadfael book so far. It is a wonderful story of forgiveness, mercy and redemption. "

    — Lori, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Cadfael mystery. "

    — Clarissa, 6/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good story, just not a "I really Liked It" one. I would like to give it 3 1/2 stars for the political intrigue along with the main plot of a religious festival and mysterious travelers. It wasn't quite the mystery as are some of the other books in the "Cadfael" series. "

    — Murphious, 6/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still revisiting old friends. Have read before and will probably re-read again down the road. "

    — Mary, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hadn't read any of the Cadfael mysteries in years. they are good, reliable reads. "

    — Lila, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pilgrim Hater of the Year.HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE "

    — Amy, 11/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Cadfael mystery. "

    — Clarissa, 10/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorites in this series!! "

    — Arlene, 8/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my favorite Cadfael mystery so far. I thought the pacing was perfect, and there were no "dry spots" that I felt like I wanted to skim. "

    — stitchnsnitch, 3/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These are such easy mysteries to read and enjoy, lots of medieval atmosphere, interesting characters and character studies. "

    — Brigid, 11/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not one of the better Cadfeal mysteries. Couldn't warm up to the new characters though Cadfeal, Hugh and the old cast continues to charm. "

    — Arati, 11/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Although a little bit confusing, this chronicle introduces some wonderful, lovable characters and has a different ending than one might expect. "

    — Beka, 9/1/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorites in this series!! "

    — Arlene, 7/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Guilty pleasure. I've read 11 of the books in the series and just started #12 (of 25, I think). A Benedictine monk/herbalist/ex-crusader/freethinker/detective that fights crime in the 12th century. A cowled crusader, if you will. "

    — Philip, 7/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A murder in another town, two young men, one walking barefoot across the country, and a love story. Entertaining, as alway.s "

    — Pat, 6/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of the more poetic and mystical of the Cadfael stories. It twists and turns and reveals the answers with patience and skill. However, not all answers are possible. A lovely book. "

    — Ikonopeiston, 3/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best of the Brother Cadfael stories. It's important to have read The Virgin in the Ice before reading this one. "

    — Lemongrass, 2/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The murder is off stage and everything that stems from that seems to circumstantial. Most of the story now delves into prior books in the series to enrich the novel. The mystery is virtually second place to it. "

    — D.w., 1/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is very good. Interesting how the author works together the pilgrimage and the crime, which is committed far from Shrewsbury.Never, ever watch the televised version of this story. Never. It's a travesty. "

    — Karen, 5/5/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good story, just not a "I really Liked It" one. I would like to give it 3 1/2 stars for the political intrigue along with the main plot of a religious festival and mysterious travelers. It wasn't quite the mystery as are some of the other books in the "Cadfael" series. "

    — Murphious, 6/13/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a pleasant, gentle read, with great characters, and a wonderful look at the twelfth century; no huge mystery this time, but that's okay. "

    — Elaine, 2/5/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still revisiting old friends. Have read before and will probably re-read again down the road. "

    — Mary, 9/11/2006

About Ellis Peters

Ellis Peters (1913–1995) was the pen name of English novelist Edith Pargeter, author of scores of books under her own name. She was a recipient of the Silver Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, conferred by the Crime Writers’ Association of Great Britain, as well as the coveted Edgar Award, given by the Mystery Writers of America.

About Roe Kendall

Roe Kendall (a.k.a. Vanessa Benjamin), a native of the British Isles, graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. She has performed on stage, as a voice-over artist, and as an audiobook narrator.