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Title details for Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters - Available

Monk's Hood

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by Ellis Peters
Sir Derek Jacobi
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It's Christmas, and a local visiting dignitary suddenly takes ill immediately following his decision to bequeath his manorial estate to the abbey. Luckily, the abbey boasts the services of the herbalist Brother Cadfael, who hurries to the man's bedside, only to be confronted with two surprises: the man's wife is Richildis—whom Cadfael loved before he took his vows—and the poison is monk's-hood oil from Cadfael's stores. Using his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael deciphers a deadly recipe for murder.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    November 1, 1996

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781597778268
      • File size: 81775 KB
      • Duration: 02:50:21

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Brother Cadfael, the medieval monk and herbalist, seeks out the culprit when one of his medicinal concoctions is used to kill. The most likely suspect is the victim's young stepson. Patrick Tull's rough, slightly gravelly voice is well suited to portraying the elderly monks, from Cadfael's deep growl, tinged with a hint of a Welsh accent, to Prior Robert's aristocratic tones, to Abbot Heribet's ancient whisper. So convincing is his evocation of age that the voices of the impetuous, teenaged Edwin or that of Brother Mark are a surprise. Characterization is subtle, based as much upon speed and intonation as upon vocal pitch or timbre. S.H. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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