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Edith Pargeter

1913–1995

1 series 21 books in order

Edith Mary Pargeter OBE BEM (28 September 1913 – 14 October 1995) was an English author who wrote in many categories, particularly history and historical fiction. She was also recognized for her translations of Czech classics. Pargeter is best known for her murder mysteries, which included both historical and modern settings. She wrote a medieval detective series titled The Cadfael Chronicles, which brought her widespread recognition. She was honored with the OBE and BEM for her contributions to literature.

Born
1913
Known for
The Cadfael Chronicles

Series by Edith Pargeter

The Cadfael Chronicles

21 books in order · 1979–1994

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How many books has Edith Pargeter written?

We list 21 books by Edith Pargeter across 1 series, published between 1979–1994 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Edith Pargeter's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “A Morbid Taste for Bones.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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