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Cadfael, Brother (Fictitious character)
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works in
927
publications in
12
languages and
62,476
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Most widely held works about
Brother (Fictitious character) Cadfael
The heretic's apprentice by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
1990
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
1,803
libraries
worldwide
The sixteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael. Brother Cadfael must find a rebuttal for charges of heresy and solve a murder.
A morbid taste for bones by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
56
editions published
between
1971
and
2010
in
5
languages
and held by
1,796
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 hermit of Eyton Forest by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
23
editions published
between
1988
and
2010
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,790
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.
The holy thief by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
17
editions published
between
1992
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
1,745
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
)
10
editions published
between
1994
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,722
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.
A rare Benedictine by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
13
editions published
between
1979
and
2006
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,699
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 confession of Brother Haluin by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1988
and
2010
in
English and Russian
and held by
1,586
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 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
)
4
editions published
between
1990
and
1991
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,526
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.
The summer of the Danes by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
1991
and
2010
in
English and French
and held by
1,492
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 raven in the foregate : the twelfth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1986
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,487
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 rose rent : the thirteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1986
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,460
libraries
worldwide
Brother Cadfael investigates the disappearance of Judith Perle, owner of the Shrewsberry cottage his abbey rents for one rose per annum.
The virgin in the ice : the sixth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1982
and
1998
in
English
and held by
1,357
libraries
worldwide
In November, 1139 A.D., Brother Cadfeal becomes involved in the search for two missing orphans and their escort.
Dead man's ransom : the ninth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1984
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,301
libraries
worldwide
In the battle of Lincoln, the sheriff of Shropshire is captured, and the king himself is detained by his enemies. An exchange of prisoners is arranged: the sheriff will be bartered for a young Welsh lordling who has been captured during a misguided assault on a convent. All seems to be going according to plan until one of the prisoners dies under mysterious circumstances before the exchange is completed. Cadfael must determine whether the death was accidental or contrived.
The sanctuary sparrow : the seventh chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1983
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,232
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 pilgrim of hate : the tenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1984
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,191
libraries
worldwide
The leper of Saint Giles : the fifth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1981
and
1998
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,188
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 devil's novice : the eighth chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1983
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,164
libraries
worldwide
Suspicions abound when a young man turns up at Shrewsbury Abbey wanting to join as a novice and the half-burnt body of a missing cleric is found.
An excellent mystery by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
25
editions published
between
1985
and
2010
in
English
and held by
888
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.
Monk's-hood by Ellis Peters (
Book
)
36
editions published
between
1981
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
818
libraries
worldwide
"The third chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, at Shrewsbury."
The sanctuary sparrow(
visu
)
38
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
English
and held by
680
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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