The Raven in the Foregate (1986)

Adequate entry in the series. I didn't guess the murderer but felt a little let down by how the mystery concluded. ( )

Unpopular priest found dead

In the twelfth chronicle of Brother Cadfael, the war between the Empress Maud and King Stephen is still raging but Shrewsbury is relatively quiet. Father Adam, pastor of the Foregate Church has died and a replacement is need. Abbot Radulfus, returning from a church council, brings with him Father Ailnoth along with his housekeeper and her nephew to the Foregate as priest and housekeeper. Of course, trouble follows as the new priest is arrogant with his flock. Soon Ailnoth is found dead and the nephew along with a score of parishioners could be the culprit. But with Hugh Beringar and Brother Cadfael, all is sorted out. A good medieval mystery! ( )

I always enjoy Brother Cadfael mysteries. When a disliked priest, Father Ailnoch is found dead, no one is particularly troubled and yet Hugh Beringar must seek out the murderer. At the same time, a young man is trapped behind enemy lines and wishes to rejoin Empress Maude if only he can get out of Shrewsbury. ( )

Il più brutto dei libri della serie di fr. Cadfael ( )