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The Raven in the Foregate: The Twelfth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Audiobook
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Christmas, AD 1141 Abbot Radulfus returns from London, bringing with him a priest for the vacant living of Holy Cross (known as the Foregate), a man of presence, scholarship and discipline, but neither humility nor the common touch. When he is found drowned in the mill-pond, suspicion is cast in many directions, not least towards a young man who came in the priest’s train, sent to work in Brother Cadfael’s garden. For he has little obvious priestly calling. Indeed, he soon attracts the friendship of a girl both beautiful and formidable.
To Brother Cadfael is left the familiar task of sorting the complicated strands that define guilt and innocence.
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"Another charming and well written Brother Cadfael mystery. Ellis Peters takes the opportunity to write some sermons here but they are, predictably, heartfelt and loving. It took me a bit outside my comfort zone but they called Brother Cadfael mysteries after all so it shouldn't take a detective to anticipate a little of that. In any case her characters continue to inhabit their world of a millennium ago. Often historical fiction figures seem to trumpet modern sensibilities while mired in their historical setting, not so here. Peters' characters are of their time and she finds the common human traits that bind our times together as humans on earth. Jealousy, love, compassion, ingenuity, desire ... murder yep got 'em."
— Lemar (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Enchanting…Medieval England comes marvelously alive.”
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“Absorbing…A source of far more pleasure than The Name of the Rose…Brother Cadfael’s Aristotelian eye is, as usual, tempered by an instinctive knowledge of the human soul.”
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“A spirited and engrossing mystery…Lush, evocative descriptions bring medieval England brilliantly to life.”
— Publishers Weekly
The Raven in the Foregate Listener Reviews
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" In my favorite period of time to study, Brother Cadfael is again called on to understand what has occurred to result in the death of an unwelcome and fierce priest into his community. The backdrop of the wrestling match between King Stephen and Empress Maud colors alliances but doesn't break too far into the village life. "
— Teresa, 2/5/2014 -
" One of my favorites in the entire series. "
— Cat, 2/2/2014 -
" I don't think there was one of the Brother Cadfael books that I *didn't* like! "
— Elaine, 1/19/2014 -
" At least Brother Cadfael had a murder to solve in this one unlike the last one. "
— Susan, 1/16/2014 -
" I'd say this is one of my favorites in the series. I love the pleasure EP takes in language. Her characters are so well drawn you can miss it. But listening to the book, you can hear the sheer pleasure she took in the sound of English. "
— Margaret, 1/5/2014 -
" Slower paced than usual, I had the feeling she needed to stretch the conclusion to suit a contract or editor's whim. Still and all not a bad book, with much Cadfael and Hugh interaction to make it wholly satisfying. "
— Kris, 1/3/2014 -
" I did not enjoy this Brother Cadfael book. I'm not saying that I won't try another later; but I'm not as keen to get started on the series at this time. "
— Mary, 12/25/2013 -
" Took my time re-reading. Savored the rhythmic style of Ellis Peters. "
— Bonnie, 12/20/2013 -
" Again, an excellent read from Ellis Peters. "
— Brenda, 12/17/2013 -
" A strong entry in this series, with a twist ending not usually seen in the Cadfael novels. The larger historical context is especially well done. "
— Beth, 12/11/2013 -
" Love anything Cadfael at the mo... A great yarn! "
— Sam, 12/3/2013
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 Vanessa Benjamin
Vanessa Benjamin (a.k.a. Roe Kendall) is a native of the British Isles. Some twenty-five years ago she moved to the United States with her family and set down roots in Maryland. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, receiving their silver medal as well as the Sir Emile Littler and Caryl Brahms awards. Benjamin has performed on stage in the Washington, DC, area for several years and at many venues and has performed at the Kennedy Center as Mrs. Schubert in the long-running show Shear Madness. An accomplished actress and narrator, she has recorded over two hundred books. Her work as a freelance voice-over artist and narrator has led her in many interesting directions, from technical government materials to eighteenth-century romance novels to hotel advertising, but narrating books is what she really enjoys. “I really love playing all the parts when I narrate a book. It’s an adventure, a challenge, and above all I feel that I learn something new with each book I read. I do a lot of reading for the Library of Congress’ Blind and Physically Handicapped program, and it is so rewarding for me especially when I get a letter from a patron; it’s a great service for the listener.”