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The Virgin in the Ice
- The Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Series: Brother Cadfael, Book 6
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-23-09
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $34.99
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It is December in the Year of our Lord 1138 when Gervase Bonel dies after eating sauce laced with poison served which had been served with a partridge. The active ingredient found in the sauce was monkshood, poison if ingested and otherwise known as Wolfsbane. Brother Cadfael made the oil. Who used it as poison? Cadfael assesses the motives of Bonel’s Welsh natural son and his stepson, and deals with Bonel’s widow, who at one time long ago was Cadfae's sweetheart. Drawing upon his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael ultimately uncovers a deadly recipe for murder.
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- Hedi
- 09-11-12
Good Story, Great Narrator
Patrick Tull, may he rest in peace, gave seamless performances, and this is one of them. The story is classic Ellis Peters - a well-crafted mystery set in a slower time. Cadfael's forensics were as scientific as the times allowed, but just as much about heart and his understanding of human nature. These are characters I care about, who interest me. I'll keep listening.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- LincolnLover
- 05-04-17
Many strands of mystery resolved with grace
An excellent story with valiant and loving characters!
Precise language, vivid characters, rich historical details.
Perfect narrator for a mesmerizing and complex tale that is full of faith and grace.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- The Nurse
- 05-03-17
Wonderful Story, Superb Narrator
The Brother Cadfael books are among some of my most favorite. This particular book is among my most favorite of the Cadfael books. And this narrator does a simply masterful job in bringing this story to life. An audiobook I will listen to again and again.
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- Melvin
- PALMDALE, CA, United States
- 07-30-16
Made Me Tear Up
Outstanding way of putting together 5 books. Best book yet of series. Love this series.
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- Amazon Customer
- BRENHAM, TX, United States
- 08-27-12
I prefer Sir Derek!
What did you love best about The Virgin in the Ice?
This is my 2nd favorite Cadfael novel. The book introduces Cadfael's son, one of my favorite characters in the entire series. BTW First favorite is Brother Cadfael's Penance in which also includes Cadfael's son.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Olivier, Cadfael's son who manages to get into what amounted to enemy territory and get back out without getting caught and still do what he was sent there for.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
Tull's voice fits the book and it's characters but he has a tendency to get a bit carried away. I have listened to Derek Jacobi's versions of the Cadfael books. He played Cadfael in the British TV series based on the books. He does a better job IMHO by keeping the needed interest without going off the deep end the way Tull has a habit of doing, more so in this book than he did in the other Cadfael book I have of his, "One Corpse Too Many"
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I have done so twice now and have also listened to it in parts during my working hours.
Any additional comments?
I like Tull's performance but I would like to see the unabridged versions by Derek Jacobi available as well. If they were available, I'd buy the lot!
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- D. Huw Richardson
- San Francisco, CA
- 07-24-18
Fun storyline, awkward read
I loved this story. it took me a while to get into the reading, though: odd pauses, clipped phrases. But I did like the simple voices used for the characters.
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- tractorfeed
- 04-01-18
One of the best so far
Besides the excellent performance, this is also a great story with well developed characters and some surprising twists.
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- April Game
- 10-17-17
excellent!
Engaging story, impeccable performance. A murder mystery, a love story, a dashing hero. recommended highly!
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- Hugh Hubble
- 04-14-17
Most Exciting Chronicle!
If you could sum up The Virgin in the Ice in three words, what would they be?
What A Story!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Yves, for sure, I hope he is in other adventures as he grows to manhood.
Which scene was your favorite?
I think it was the attack on the outlaw's fortress. Exciting!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Cold and Calculating Mystery.
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- Miranda
- 05-14-15
What suspense!
This story was wonderful and Eve was such a likable, innocent character that I just couldn't stop listening. I loved the twist at the end and even hoped for it throughout the book as the plot carried on and gave me information. I am very happy with theirs novel and look forward to seeing these characters again. .