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Chronicles of Brother Cadfael

by Ellis Peters

23 books Started 1977 Latest 1994
Publication Reading Order

The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Ellis Peters, comprising 23 books published between 1977 and 1994. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
A Morbid Taste for Bones cover 1 A Morbid Taste for Bones 1977 Buy from Amazon
One Corpse Too Many cover 2 One Corpse Too Many 1979 Buy from Amazon
Monk's Hood cover 3 Monk's Hood 1980 Buy from Amazon
4 Saint Peter's Fair 1981 Buy from Amazon
The Leper Of St. Giles cover 5 The Leper Of St. Giles 1981 Buy from Amazon
The Virgin in the Ice cover 6 The Virgin in the Ice 1982 Buy from Amazon
The Sanctuary Sparrow cover 7 The Sanctuary Sparrow 1983 Buy from Amazon
The Devil's Novice cover 8 The Devil's Novice 1983 Buy from Amazon
Dead Man's Ransom cover 9 Dead Man's Ransom 1984 Buy from Amazon
The Pilgrim of Hate cover 10 The Pilgrim of Hate 1984 Buy from Amazon
An Excellent Mystery cover 11 An Excellent Mystery 1985 Buy from Amazon
The Raven in the Foregate cover 12 The Raven in the Foregate 1986 Buy from Amazon
The Rose Rent cover 13 The Rose Rent 1986 Buy from Amazon
The Hermit of Eyton Forest cover 14 The Hermit of Eyton Forest 1987 Buy from Amazon
The Confession of Brother Haluin cover 15 The Confession of Brother Haluin 1988 Buy from Amazon
A Rare Benedictine cover 16 A Rare Benedictine 1988 Buy from Amazon
The Heretic's Apprentice cover 17 The Heretic's Apprentice 1989 Buy from Amazon
The Potter's Field cover 18 The Potter's Field 1989 Buy from Amazon
The Summer of the Danes cover 19 The Summer of the Danes 1991 Buy from Amazon
The Holy Thief cover 20 The Holy Thief 1992 Buy from Amazon
Eye Witness cover 21 Eye Witness 1993 Buy from Amazon
The Price of Light cover 22 The Price of Light 1993 Buy from Amazon
Brother Cadfael's Penance cover 23 Brother Cadfael's Penance 1994 Buy from Amazon

Ellis Peters (1913-1995), pseudonym of Edith Mary Pargeter, was an acclaimed British author known for her historical crime novels. Born in Shropshire, she developed a lifelong passion for history and archaeology. Her most famous creation is the Benedictine monk detective Cadfael, featured in 20 novels set in the 12th century. Peters's meticulously researched books blend historical detail with gripping mysteries. They have been praised for their atmospheric settings, complex characters, and insights into medieval life. Her work earned her numerous accolades, including the British Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Peters's novels have been translated into over 30 languages and continue to be widely read and enjoyed.

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