Ellis Peters

A monk must find a killer among a flood of religious pilgrims in this medieval mystery by the Edgar Award–winning author: "A series like no other" (The San Diego Union-Tribune). CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning Author In the year of our Lord 1141, civil war over England's throne leaves a legacy of violence—and the murder of a knight dear to Brother Cadfael. And with gentle bud-strewn May, a flood of pilgrims comes to the celebration of Saint...

To save his estranged son, a monk risks breaking his vows in this "moving and suspenseful" entry in the Silver Dagger Award–winning medieval mystery series (Booklist). Edgar Award and CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning Author For Brother Cadfael in the autumn of his life, the mild November of our Lord's year 1145 may bring a bitter—and deadly—harvest. England is torn between supporters of the Empress Maud and those of her cousin Stephen. The...

It is Summer in the Year of Our Lord 1139 when the grand festive event, St. Peter's Fair, is held in the town of Shrewsbury. The event brings pause to the ongoing civil war, as tradesman from across England and beyond arrive in the town for some much needed gaiety. That is, until the body of a wealthy trader is found in the River Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother

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A despised priest is drowned in a pond in this medieval mystery filled with "lively period detail" (Kirkus Reviews). Edgar Award and CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning Author In a mild December in the year of our Lord 1141, a new priest comes to the parishioners of the Foregate outside the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Father Ailnoth brings with him a housekeeper and her nephew—and a disposition that invites murder. Brother Cadfael quickly...

A shocking revelation in a diva's will leads to murder in this chilling whodunit from the Edgar Award–winning author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael. CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning Author It's not surprising that adored British opera star, Antonia Byrne, would want her death to be as dramatic as the roles she performed on the world's great stages. Even so, the existence of a new will surprises everyone—especially the six loved ones gathered...

"Three classic stories featuring Brother Cadfael . . . whose powers of deduction are practically miraculous" in the Silver Dagger–winning medieval mystery series (Booklist). Edgar Award and CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning Author "Brother Cadfael sprang to life suddenly and unexpectedly when he was already approaching sixty, mature, experienced, fully armed and seventeen years tonsured." So writes Ellis Peters in her introduction to A Rare Benedictine—three...

Detective Inspector George Felse investigates a death and a disappearance both linked to mystery whose roots go back to ancient Roman times When archaeologist Alan Morris disappears in Turkey, his great-niece, Charlotte, regrets never having gotten to know him better. In an attempt to better understand him, Charlotte begins reading the books he wrote. One of them leads her to visit the Roman site of Aurae Phiala on the Welsh border-the last place...

Buried secrets from the Nazi era threaten to destroy an Austrian composer It's been years since Lucas Corinth, world-renowned composer, has set foot in the town of his birth. In that time, Europe has been torn apart by war, but Gries, an exquisite little village nestled deep within the Alps, has not been touched-at least not perceptibly. In this high-altitude paradise, the scars lie just below the surface.   As a young man, Corinth worked with the...

From master of suspense Ellis Peters come two chilling tales of justice, deception, and revenge The jury foreman trembles as he delivers the verdict. After a grueling trial, the erudite and elegant Louis Stevenson has been found guilty of murder-and sentenced to death. A ripple of excitement goes through the courtroom, and Stevenson rises to make a final statement. He's innocent, he insists, and for condemning him, he swears cosmic vengeance on four...

A collection of stories about life and death-and everything in between-from brilliant mystery author Ellis Peters They find Felipe in his coffin-the ebony sarcophagus that he has always kept beside his bed-dressed in an impeccable tuxedo. Even in death, he's larger than life. The women of London hold a vigil outside his salon, beating their breasts in memory of their dear, departed stylist. But one reporter wonders just how much they really knew about...