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The Cadfael Chronicles is a series of historical murder mysteries written by the linguist-scholar Edith Pargeter (1913–1995) under the name Ellis Peters. Set in the 12th century in England during the Anarchy, the novels focus on a Welsh Benedictine monk, Cadfael, who aids the law by investigating and solving murders.
Brother Cadfael is the main fictional character in a series of historical murder mysteries written between 1977 and 1994 by the linguist-scholar Edith Pargeter under the name Ellis Peters. [1] The character of Cadfael himself is a Welsh Benedictine monk living at the Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul , in Shrewsbury , western England ...
Cadfael is a British mystery television series, broadcast on ITV between 29 May 1994 and 28 December 1998, based on The Cadfael Chronicles novels written by Ellis Peters. Produced by Central, it starred Derek Jacobi as the medieval detective and title character, Brother Cadfael. The complete series was released on DVD on 24 August 2009. [1]
An Excellent Mystery is a mystery novel by Ellis Peters, the third of four set in the year 1141, when so much occurred in the period known as the Anarchy. It is the 11th in the Cadfael Chronicles , published in 1985.
Brother Cadfael's Penance is a medieval mystery novel set in the autumn of 1145 by Ellis Peters.It is the last novel in the Cadfael Chronicles, first published in 1994.. When a rebellion arises in the south, Cadfael leaves the Shrewsbury Abbey cloister to save two who are dear to him.
The Pilgrim of Hate is a medieval mystery novel by Ellis Peters, set in spring 1141.It is the tenth in the Cadfael Chronicles, and was first published in 1984. [1]This story takes place very soon after the preceding novel Dead Man's Ransom.
The Virgin in the Ice is a medieval mystery novel by Ellis Peters, set in late 1139.It is the sixth novel in The Cadfael Chronicles, first published in 1982 (1982 in literature).
One Corpse Too Many is a medieval mystery novel set in the summer of 1138 by Ellis Peters.It is the second novel in the Cadfael Chronicles, first published in 1979.. During the Anarchy, King Stephen takes Shrewsbury Castle and hangs all of the surviving defenders.