Series by Ellis Peters
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Ellis Peters
A 12th-century group of Shrewsbury monks travel to Wales to retrieve the relics of a 7th-century saint. They face resistance from the local people…
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Buy on Amazon1979 · Ellis Peters
The year is 1138, and England is caught in a struggle for the crown between King Stephen and the Empress Maud. After Stephen captures the castle of…
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Buy on Amazon1980 · Ellis Peters
A stiff-necked old man leaves his estate to Shrewsbury Abbey in his will, then dies after eating a meal sent by the abbey. Brother Cadfael must…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Ellis Peters
St. Peter's Fair is a grand, festive event attracting merchants from across England and beyond, held during a pause in the civil war racking the…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Ellis Peters
Brother Cadfael is sent to the Saint Giles leper colony outside Shrewsbury to uncover the truth behind a savage murder. He arrives as a wedding…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Ellis Peters
Cadfael tends to a brother who has been beaten and left for dead. He also investigates the disappearance of some siblings and their nun escort.…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Ellis Peters
The Devil's Novice is a medieval mystery novel by Ellis Peters, set in autumn 1140. It is the eighth novel in the Cadfael Chronicles, first published…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Ellis Peters
An itinerant entertainer is accused of theft and assault but finds sanctuary in the abbey, where he is given 40 days to prove his innocence. Brother…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Ellis Peters
In February 1141, men return from war to Shrewsbury, but the captured sheriff, Gilbert Prestcote, is not among them. A young Welsh prisoner, Elis, is…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Ellis Peters
A 1984 novel by Ellis Peters. The abbey's celebration of Saint Winifred becomes the setting for duplicitous characters, including Cadfael, tied to…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Ellis Peters written?
We list 23 books by Ellis Peters across 1 series, published between 1961–1994 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Ellis Peters'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.
Where can I buy Ellis Peters's books?
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