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  • The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
  • By: Ellis Peters
  • Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
  • Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (264 ratings)
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Monk's-Hood

By: Ellis Peters
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
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Summary

Gervase Bonel, with his wife and servants, is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he is suddenly taken ill. Luckily, the Abbey boasts the services of clever and kindly Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist. Cadfael hurries to the man's bedside, only to be confronted by two very different surprises. In Master Bonel's wife, the good monk recognises Richildis, whom he loved many years ago before he took his vows. And Master Bonel has been fatally poisoned by a dose of deadly monk's-hood oil from Cadfael's herbarium. The Sheriff is convinced that the murderer is Richildis' son Edwin, who had reasons aplenty to hate his stepfather. But Cadfael, guided in part by his tender concern for a woman to whom he was once betrothed, is certain of her son's innocence. Using his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael deciphers a deadly recipe for murder....

©1980 Ellis Peters (P)2011 Hachette Digital

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Wonderful book, wonderful narration

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I listened to a lot of the Stephen Thorne recordings of Cadfael years ago during a long illness, and they were an enormous source of pleasure. Re-listening to this one, and the other two which are available on Audible, was just as good as the first time. His voice and style is perfect for this material, so that listening to him is much better than reading the book. He is also WAY better than Johanna Ward who reads a lot of the other Cadfael recordings on here.

I do wish Audible would offer all the rest of the the Stephen Thorne readings of Cadfael. I have been waiting for them to do so for ages, but there's no sign of it. Pleeeease, pretty please!

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Please finish the series

Heartfelt request that you get Stephen Thorne to complete the rest of this series, as soon as possible.

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A great story, well read

Like David Suchet as Poirot, or Jane Hickson as Miss Marple, Stephen Thorne IS Brother Cadfael.

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Another excellent Cadfael story and performance

Another excellent Cadfael story from Ellis Peters and performance from Stephen Thorne. I read the books years ago, then watched the TV programmes and these audible versions are just brilliant. Stephen Thornes narration and performance evoke the world of Cadfael among the cloister, the border lands of England and Wales at a time of unrest during the 12th century. Please can Stephen narrate more of these brilliant series of books

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Brilliant reading of the book

I have read all the Cadfael books and watched the Derek Jacobi performances so wondered if I would enjoy the audiobooks. I have bought & listened to the first three in the series narrated by Stephen Thorne & found his voice & performance conjured up a perfect picture of Cadfael in my head. Sooooo disappointed to find he's only done the 1st three books in the series. I would have bought the whole series if he'd done it.

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Well written well read and enjoyable

I'm still on the rebound from Shardlake, however these Cadfael stories, new to me, are entertaining and transportive. They are beautifully written and engagingly read. Treat yourself

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Superb reading of an Ellis Peter's Cadfael tale

I really loved the reading of this book. The clearly defined characters were made to come alive by the accent used by this clever narrator. It made for a truly wonderful hearing.

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Enjoyable in a gentle way

Ellis Peters crafts a really enjoyable story with details of monastic life and of herbs and medicines . Read beautifully by Stephen Thorne.

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Monk's Hood

One of a brilliant series. Mediaeval England made as cosy as a teapot, with an endearing cast of characters.

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Cosy crime before it was cool

Ellis Peters knew her stuff not only about medieval Britain but how to construct a ripping yarn.

The narrator is also great.

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