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St. Peter's Fair
- The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
It is Summer in the Year of Our Lord 1139 when the grand festive event, St. Peter's Fair, is held in the town of Shrewsbury. The event brings pause to the ongoing civil war, as tradesman from across England and beyond arrive in the town for some much needed gaiety. That is, until the body of a wealthy trader is found in the River Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael offers to help the merchant's lovely niece Emma. But while he is seaching for the killer, the man's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more that she is telling, as others will soon realise. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, an even good intentions can kill.
Performed by Tony Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi, this fourth chronicle of Brother Cadfael weaves history and intrigue into an intricate web of adventure.
Critic Reviews
"...a graceful and informative case for Peters's engaging herb-gardening monk." (Kirkus)
"...medieval England comes marvelously alive." (Washington Post)
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- mrsvee
- 09-01-2019
Proof pisitive!
Sir Derek Jacobi plays the role of Cadfael to perfection. He also reads the story very well. It has been a great pleasure to listen to this version of St Peter’s Fair.
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- Jennifer Chennell
- 02-02-2018
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i brought these as i had no choice to get the unabridged version but the story rally is the lesser for it. wouldnt waste your money unless you desperately need a book thats under 3 hrs.
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- CSR
- 13-02-2020
St Peter's Fair
Although an avid fan of Ellis Peters, I was sadly disappointed by the misleadingly short offering. beautifully read but very disatissfying. I won't purchase any more of my beloved Cadfael series.
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- Sue-Arlene Bury
- 01-08-2020
abridged.
I would have preferred an unabridged version by far. However the reading very was good
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-12-2019
Sir Derek back in the habit
I loved the Cadfael mysteries and Sir Derek Jacobi reviving his performance in them is a treat.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-10-2017
4th classic
Derek Jacobi does a first class job with a wonderful tale from a classic author. more please Audible!
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