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A Morbid Taste For Bones
- Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales, where they find the villagers passionately divided by the Benedictines' offer for the saint's relics.
Canny, wise and all too worldly, Cadfael isn't surprised when this taste for bones leads to bloody murder. The leading opponent to moving the grave has been shot dead with a mysterious arrow, and some say Winifred herself dealt the blow. Brother Cadfael knows that a carnal hand did the killings, but he doesn't know that his plan to unearth a murderer may dig up a case of love and justice, where the wages of sin may be scandal - or his own ruin.
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- Dee
- 14-04-13
A Morbid Taste For Bones
This is my first taste of Ellis Peters, and I have to say I'm enjoying it very much. It is an excellent story and the narrator, Stephen Thorne, gives a rich variety of voices to the characters.
The first of her Brother Cadfael murder mysteries, set in the 12th Century, is based on a true story of the removal of a saint’s relics from a Welsh village to the Benedictine Abbey at Shrewsbury. It might not be a strictly realistic representation of the period, but that doesn’t matter in a novel of this style. It is easy and enjoyable to listen to, and I would recommend it without hesitation.
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- William Clarke
- 20-06-20
Enjoyed this book immensely.
Characters were brought to life. Narrator told story well. Really enjoyed it. Look forward to reading further Ellis Peter's Cadfael titles.
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- Simon E.
- 13-10-21
Easy listening.
A lovely reading from Stephen Thorne, as always. I remember buying this series of books for my Mum over 30 years ago. Loved them then and love them now.
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- Ingrid
- 19-08-22
I love this series!
If you like your crime cozy, this is the series for you. There's definitely something idyllic about these books, lead by a monk who is incredibly good at reading people, and who has an abundance of understanding and forgiveness for them, but who is also firm in his sense of justice. And he's wise too, and knowledgeable, and so is his partner in mystery-solving, Hugh Beringar, and they make a fantastic team. There's usually a young couple that need a little help to get together, or an innocent person who needs to be cleared of suspicion. Oh, and Peters loves describing nature and people in absolutely lush tones. I adore these books. Stephen Thorne narrates the whole thing beautifully.
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- Wendy
- 04-04-16
good read/easy listen
As usual a well written Cadfael story which is read well by Stephen Thorne. Easy to listen to.
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- C. Davis
- 10-02-16
Lovely
A great story, beautifully written & charmingly read. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
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- Helen SJ
- 14-01-20
Fantastic.
A great medieval murder mystery. Having watched the television series of Cadfaell, and bought the DVD box set many moons ago, I thought I would give the Audible version a listen. It is superbly well narrated. Helping easily to bring the tale to life.
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- Mary Carnegie
- 15-06-17
My favourite Cadfael
I’ve listened to this book a few times now, and I find the narrator by far the best of any of those who have read these stories. I like Cadfael to be Welsh, as he was meant to be, not the tame Englishman of the TV series.
Cadfael is a wise man, who has come to the cloister after an eventful life as soldier and sailor, having gathered medical knowledge in the Middle East; it is important to realise that Arab doctors were the most advanced at that time, far ahead of Europeans, still stuck in the mindset of Galen (2nd century AD) and Hippocrates (4th C BC).
The story is a fiction based on the episode of the 1138 translation of the bones of St Winifred from Gwytherin in Wales to Shrewsbury Abbey by the real life Prior Robert. These relics would attract pilgrims and, of course, generate revenue and fame for the Abbey.
The novel assumes that the people of Gwytherin are not inclined to part with the remains of their local saint, especially into English hands, and the negotiations provide the basis of the plot. Cadfael is drafted in to translate, being a native Welsh speaker, and his wisdom and familiarity with both cultures enable him to untangle the dispute and the murder it precipitates in an ingenious way which pleases everyone.
The characters are interesting and varied. Unfortunately the Welsh personnages appear only in this one book, but the monks reoccur frequently in later episodes.
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- R. J. Bartlett
- 07-02-15
excellent storytelling
As a lover of Ellis Peter's books this is a great version to listen to. The narrator speaks well and gives good rendition of characters.
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- Anne
- 13-07-20
Excellent
I loved the TV series with Derek Jacobi & then read all of Ellis Peters books. This audible rendition is excellent & the performance is top notch. Will download another one next month.
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