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Series: Cadfael Chronicles
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Monk's-Hood
Past misdeeds find present and deadly reckonings in the third chronicle of Brother Cadfael, Ellis Peters' marvellously created medieval detective.
Past misdeeds find present and deadly reckonings in the third chronicle of Brother Cadfael, Ellis Peters' marvellously created medieval detective.
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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.
Monk's-Hood by Ellis Peters explores this intriguing mystery through the lens of Cadfael's combined expertise and emotional insights.
Series: Cadfael Chronicles
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Monk's-Hood by Ellis Peters is celebrated for its intricate plot and immersive medieval setting, where Brother Cadfael's keen intellect shines. Critics praise the author's ability to weave a compelling mystery while vividly depicting 12th-century life. Readers appreciate the blend of historical details and engaging characters, making this a standout in the crime and thriller genre.
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ISBN: 9780751543773
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Ellis Peters was the pseudonym of Edith Pargeter. She wrote twenty chronicles in the Cadfael series, which she produced annually until her death in 1995.
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