SUMMARY: In 1141, England is still in the midst of the strife caused by the struggle for the throne between King Stephen and the Empress Maud. Among its victims the Abbey of Hyde Meade, totally destroyed. Two of its brothers seek refuge in Shrewsbury: Brother Humilis, who abandoned his intended an
Brother Cadfael - 11 - An Excellent Mystery
โ Scribed by Ellis Peters
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 141 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
SUMMARY:
In 1141, England is still in the midst of the strife caused by the struggle for the throne between King Stephen and the Empress Maud. Among its victims the Abbey of Hyde Meade, totally destroyed. Two of its brothers seek refuge in Shrewsbury: Brother Humilis, who abandoned his intended and joined the cloister after crippling injuries received on the Crusade; and his devoted attendant, the mute Fidelis. All is well until Humilis' former squire decides to pay court on his own account to the girl who was his lord's affianced bride.
โฆ Subjects
Mystery
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