The Devil's Novice: A Novel Of Medieval Suspense
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, slight fading. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
The Devil's Novice is a gripping medieval mystery set in 12th-century England, part of Ellis Peters' beloved Brother Cadfael Chronicles. The story follows Brother Cadfael, a Welsh Benedictine monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey, as he investigates the suspicious arrival of a troubled young novice whose presence coincides with a series of alarming events. Peters masterfully weaves historical detail with taut suspense, painting a vivid portrait of monastic life against a backdrop of political intrigue and hidden sin. The narrative unfolds with quiet menace as Cadfael uncovers dark secrets surrounding the novice's past and a murder that threatens to shake the Abbey to its foundations. With its richly atmospheric setting and morally complex characters, this installment stands as a compelling testament to Peters' mastery of the historical crime genre.
Author: Ellis Peters
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Morrow
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, slight fading. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
The Devil's Novice is a gripping medieval mystery set in 12th-century England, part of Ellis Peters' beloved Brother Cadfael Chronicles. The story follows Brother Cadfael, a Welsh Benedictine monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey, as he investigates the suspicious arrival of a troubled young novice whose presence coincides with a series of alarming events. Peters masterfully weaves historical detail with taut suspense, painting a vivid portrait of monastic life against a backdrop of political intrigue and hidden sin. The narrative unfolds with quiet menace as Cadfael uncovers dark secrets surrounding the novice's past and a murder that threatens to shake the Abbey to its foundations. With its richly atmospheric setting and morally complex characters, this installment stands as a compelling testament to Peters' mastery of the historical crime genre.