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Series: Cadfael Chronicles
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One Corpse Too Many
Brother Cadfael's abilities are tested to the limit in this reissue of the second Cadfael chronicle.
Brother Cadfael's abilities are tested to the limit in this reissue of the second Cadfael chronicle.
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In the summer of 1138, war between King Stephen and the Empress Maud takes Brother Cadfael from the quiet world of his garden to the bloody battlefield. Not far from the safety of the Abbey walls, Shrewsbury Castle falls, leaving its ninety-four defenders loyal to the Empress to hang as traitors. With a heavy heart, Brother Cadfael agrees to bury the dead, only to make a grisly discovery: ninety-five bodies lie in a row, and the extra corpse tells Cadfael that the killer is both clever and ruthless.
But one death among so many seems unimportant to all but the good Benedictine. He vows to find the truth behind disparate clues: a girl in boys' clothing, a missing treasure, and a single broken flower – the tiny bit of evidence that Cadfael believes can most easily expose a murderer's black heart.
One Corpse Too Many is a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue, set in a time of war and chaos, where the lines between loyalty and betrayal are etched in blood.
Series: Cadfael Chronicles
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Some reviews of One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters praise its intricately plotted mystery set in medieval England, with particular commendation for the rich historical detail and the character of Brother Cadfael. The book is celebrated for its engaging narrative and skilful blend of history and crime, capturing the atmosphere of the 12th century vividly. Readers often appreciate the way the author combines suspense with a deep exploration of the period, making it an enjoyable read for lovers of historical and crime fiction alike.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780751543728
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: 256g
Pages: 320
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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