An ingenious killer disposes of a strangled corpse on a battlefield.
A MORBID TASTE FOR BONES Shrewsbury, 1137.
The year is 1143, and once again Brother Cadfael is forced to abandon the tranquility of his herb garden and use his knowledge of human nature to solve a murder- this time frighteningly close to home.
When he comes to the aid of his old friend, Sheriff Hugh Beringar, twelfth-century sleuth Brother Cadfael becomes embroiled in a case involving a mysterious treasure, murder, and charges of heresy.
These tales show Cadfael at the height of his sleuthing form, with the complexities of plot, vividly evoked Shropshire backgrounds and warm understanding of the frailties of human nature that made Ellis Peters an international bestseller.
The cloistered walls of Shrewsbury Abbey have always protected Brother Cadfael from the raging Civil War.
Saint Peter's Fair is a grand festive event, attracting tradesmen from across England and beyond.
Originally published in Great Britain in 1977.
Brother Cadfael's tranquil life at Shrewsbury monastery is once again interrupted by mysterious happenings.