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Edith Pargeter
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael
20 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Join Brother Cadfael, a Benedictine monk and former Crusader, as he solves mysteries in 12th-century Shrewsbury. This historical series combines medieval life with clever detective work, offering a look into a past world.
Books
A Morbid Taste for Bones
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1
One Corpse Too Many
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #2
Monk's Hood
The Brother Cadfael Mysteries #0
Saint Peter's Fair
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #4
The Leper of Saint Giles
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #5
The Virgin in the Ice
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #6
The Sanctuary Sparrow
The Brother Cadfael Mysteries #0
The Devil's Novice
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #8
Dead Man's Ransom
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #9
The Pilgrim of Hate
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #10
An Excellent Mystery
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #11
The raven in the foregate
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #12
The Rose Rent
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #13
The hermit of Eyton Forest
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #14
The Confession of Brother Haluin
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #15
The heretic’s apprentice
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #16
The Potter's Field
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #17
The summer of the Danes
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #18
The Holy Thief
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #19
Brother Cadfael ’s penance
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #20Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Brother Cadfael books?
The Brother Cadfael mysteries are best read in publication order to follow the chronological development of the characters and the abbey's history. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, there are subtle ongoing character arcs that benefit from sequential reading.
Is there a TV series based on Brother Cadfael?
Yes, the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael were adapted into a popular television series starring Derek Jacobi as the titular monk. The series aired in the 1990s and brought many of the book's mysteries to the screen.
What makes the Brother Cadfael series unique?
The series is notable for its meticulous historical detail, immersing readers in 12th-century Shropshire and the daily life of a Benedictine monastery. Brother Cadfael himself is a distinctive protagonist, a former crusader and sailor who brings a worldly perspective to his monastic duties and detective work.