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  • Written by: Ellis Peters
  • Narrated by: Roe Kendall
  • Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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This is the eleventh chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, at Shrewsbury.

In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monks ride into the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul bringing with them disturbing news of war...and a mystery.

The strangers tell how the strife between the Empress Maud and King Stephan has destroyed the town of Winchester and their priory. Now Brother Humilis, who is handsome, gaunt, and very ill, and Brother Fidelis, youthful, comely (and totally mute) must seek refuge at Shrewsury. And from the moment he meets them, Brother Cadfael senses something deeper than their common vows binds these two good brothers. What the link is he can only guess...what it will lead to is beyond his imagining. But as Brother Humilis' health fails, and nothing can stop death's lengthening shade, Brother Cadfael faces a poignant test of his discretion and his beliefs as he unravels a secret so great it can destroy a life, a future, and a holy order.
©1984, 1985, 1987 Ellis Peters (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks
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"Absorbing, superbly crafted....Unflagging tension which builds to a swift, satisfying climax....Peters never disappoints" (Kirkus Reviews)

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Stellar beginning to end

This is my favorite of the series; full of surprises and remarkable turns keeping the reader in suspense

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An exquisite read

This is an exquisite listen. Ellis Peters’ near poetic prose evoking the life of a mediaeval monastery, the town of Shrewsbury, and the turbulent times of Stephen and Matilda. Marvellous characters beautifully rendered by the reader. And a compelling plot. All that one could wish for.

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