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St. Peter's Fair

Chronicle of Brother Cadfael

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St. Peter's Fair

By: Ellis Peters
Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi
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In the summer of 1139, there is a pause in the civil war racking the country. St. Peter's Fair attracts merchants from across England and beyond, promising to bring some much-needed gaiety to Shrewsbury—that is, until the dead body of a wealthy merchant is found in the river Severn. Brother Cadfael offers to help the merchant's lovely niece uncover the murderer, but as he searches for the killer, the merchant's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Brother Cadfael suspects the girl almost certainly knows more than she is telling, and he desperately races to save her, knowing that betrayal can come from any direction—and even good intentions can kill.

©1996 Ellis Peters (P)1996 Phoenix Books, Inc. Amateur Sleuths Historical Mystery Fiction Detective
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Derek Jacobi does a first class job with a wonderful tale from a classic author. more please Audible!

4th classic

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I would have preferred an unabridged version by far. However the reading very was good

abridged.

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I loved the Cadfael mysteries and Sir Derek Jacobi reviving his performance in them is a treat.

Sir Derek back in the habit

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What I disliked the most was the hideous, harsh voice that introduced and concluded the book, in contrast to the measured, mellifluous tones of Mr. Jacobi. Between these two aberrations, Mr. Jacobi read the narrative with consument professionalism which brought the tale to life. A first class performance which Ms. Pargeter had penned so beautifully. I can’t recommend this book highly enough (apart from the beginning and the end!😉).

Beginning and end

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Brilliantly performed, tightly plotted and as intriguing as usual from Ellis Peters. Well worth a listen.

Little more than a short story but…

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