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Peters, Ellis 1913-1995
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Ellis Peters
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Most widely held works by
Ellis Peters
A morbid taste for bones by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
139
editions published
between
1900
and
2010
in
11
languages
and held by
1,940
libraries
worldwide
In this first chronicle in the Brother Cadfael series, "the bones of an obscure saint from a remote Welsh village" are to be transferred to Cadfael's monastery, but "the tangled affairs of two pairs of lovers, unwelcome miracles and visitations and even murder" intervene.--Cover.
The heretic's apprentice by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
31
editions published
between
1989
and
2008
in
6
languages
and held by
1,913
libraries
worldwide
The sixteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael. Brother Cadfael must find a rebuttal for charges of heresy and solve a murder.
The hermit of Eyton Forest by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
42
editions published
between
1988
and
2010
in
5
languages
and held by
1,833
libraries
worldwide
The arrival of a hermit in the neighborhood heralds misfortunes for the monks of the Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul. Brother Cadfael investigates the murder of a recent guest and the disappearance of a young student.
A rare Benedictine by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
51
editions published
between
1979
and
2008
in
6
languages
and held by
1,803
libraries
worldwide
A collection of three stories of 12th-century monastic life including a Christmas story, a tale of robbery and attempted murder, and a narrative of Brother Cadfael's early years.
The holy thief by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
34
editions published
between
1992
and
2010
in
5
languages
and held by
1,786
libraries
worldwide
During the hot summer of 1144, the Earl of Essex succumbs to a fatal arrow, but only after a lingering fever during which his officials do their best to save him from hellfire by restoring various properties he has annexed. And then heavy rains bring threats of floods and the holy relics must be saved. When the waters subside, a robber is revealed and before Brother Cadfael can solve that case a murder is added.
Brother Cadfael's penance : the twentieth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
18
editions published
between
1994
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,737
libraries
worldwide
In 12th Century Britain, Brother Cadfael searches for his son, Olivier de Bretagne, taken prisoner in a war between the grandchildren of William the Conqueror. In the process he discovers intrigue and murder. By the author of The Holy Thief.
The summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
40
editions published
between
1991
and
2010
in
6
languages
and held by
1,716
libraries
worldwide
In the summer of 1144, a strange calm has settled over England. The armies of King Stephen & Empress Maud, the two royal cousins contending for the throne, have temporarily exhausted each other. On the whole, Brother Cadfael considers peace a blessing & agrees to accompany a friend to Wales. When Cadfael is captured by an army of Danish mercenaries, he finds himself in the midst of a brotherly quarrel that could plunge an entire kingdom into deadly chaos.--Publisher's description.
The confession of Brother Haluin by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
31
editions published
between
1988
and
2010
in
7
languages
and held by
1,692
libraries
worldwide
A near fatal fall brings Brother Haluin to a deathbed confession heard by Brother Cadfael. A journey of expiation with Cadfael leads to many shocking discoveries and murder.
The rose rent : the thirteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
20
editions published
between
1986
and
2000
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,627
libraries
worldwide
Brother Cadfael investigates the disappearance of Judith Perle, owner of the Shrewsberry cottage his abbey rents for one rose per annum.
The potter's field : the seventeenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, at Shrewsbury by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1990
and
1991
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,615
libraries
worldwide
Brother Cadfael becomes involved in a mystery when the corpse of a young woman is plowed up in a potter's field in 1143.
Flight of a witch by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
24
editions published
between
1964
and
2001
in
English and Finnish
and held by
1,555
libraries
worldwide
One ordinary Thursday, just before teatime, Annet goes out to mail a letter and doesn't return. A young schoolmaster saw her disappear over the Hollowmount--a nearby hill local legends claim to be inhabited by witches.
Fallen into the pit by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
1951
and
1997
in
3
languages
and held by
1,521
libraries
worldwide
Inspector Felse's thirteen-year-old son discovers a body and investigates the murder on his own, marking himself as the next victim.
The raven in the foregate : the twelfth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
22
editions published
between
1977
and
2000
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,521
libraries
worldwide
Christmas, 1141. After refusing to baptize the illegitimate baby of a local prostitute, the new parish priest is found dead in the river. Brother Cadfael investigates.
The virgin in the ice : the sixth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
1982
and
1998
in
English
and held by
1,419
libraries
worldwide
In November, 1139 A.D., Brother Cadfeal becomes involved in the search for two missing orphans and their escort.
The sanctuary sparrow : the seventh chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
14
editions published
between
1983
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,338
libraries
worldwide
A young man pursued by a lynching mob seeks sanctuary at the Benedictine monastery in Shrewsbury. He is accused of robbery and murder, but Cadfael senses his innocence and sets out to prove it.
The leper of Saint Giles : the fifth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
14
editions published
between
1981
and
1998
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,245
libraries
worldwide
A savage killing occurs before the wedding between an aging nobleman and a very young woman, and Brother Cadfael is called to investigate the leper house of Saint Giles where the killer may be hiding.
The knocker on death's door by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
38
editions published
between
1970
and
2005
in
5
languages
and held by
1,215
libraries
worldwide
Presents an Inspector George Felse mystery.
The house of green turf by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
27
editions published
between
1969
and
2005
in
4
languages
and held by
1,119
libraries
worldwide
A famous singer wakes up in hospital after a car crash, haunted by the certainty that she has been responsible for a death at some time in the past. She hires an private investigator, who launches a hunt across Europe with the trail leading to Felse's wife, Bunty.
An excellent mystery by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
48
editions published
between
1985
and
2010
in
7
languages
and held by
925
libraries
worldwide
Brother Cadfael learns that the two monks taken in by his Abbey have a secret that could destroy a life and an entire holy order.
The sanctuary sparrow(
visu
)
30
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
English
and held by
639
libraries
worldwide
Suspected of robbing the town goldsmith, a young juggler seeks refuge at the abbey where Brother Cadfael is given the job of keeping an eye him while the authorities investigate. But things become more complicated when the goldsmith's neighbor is found floating dead in the river.
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Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul (Shrewsbury, England) Audiobooks Audiobooks British Cadfael, Brother (Fictitious character) Catholics Civilization, Medieval Criticism, interpretation, etc. Detective and mystery films Detective and mystery stories Detective and mystery stories Detective and mystery stories, English Detective and mystery television programs Detective and mystery television programs Drama England England--Shrewsbury England--Shropshire Felse, Dominic (Fictitious character) Felse, George (Fictitious character) Fiction Fiction Films for the hearing impaired Gardens, Medieval Great Britain Herbalists Herb gardens Herbs--Therapeutic use Historical fiction Historical fiction, English History Homes India Large type books Manners and customs Monastery gardens Monks Peters, Ellis,--1913-1995 Pictorial works Plants, Useful Police Police spouses Revenge Talking books Television adaptations Television adaptations Television programs Television programs--for the hearing impaired Travel Winifred,--Saint
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Alternative Names
 Pargeter, Edith,1913-1995
Pargeter, Edith. Pargeter, Edith, 1913- Pargeter, Edith Mary 1913-1995 Petersová, Ellis, 1913-1995 Pseud. Benedict, Peter 1913-1995 Pseud. Carr, Jolyon 1913-1995 Pseud. Redfern, John 1913-1995 Pargeter, Edith 1913-1995 Питерс, Эллис, 1913-1995 エリス・ピーターズ Питерс, Эллис
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