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Saint Peter's Fair

1983286 pagesBlackstone Audio Inc

Synopsis

During the summer of 1139, the town of Shrewsbury hosts a grand fair to find relief from the ongoing civil war. The festivities turn dark when a wealthy merchant is found dead in the river Severn. Brother Cadfael must use his skills as an herbalist and observer of human nature to find the killer before the peace is shattered.

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About the author

Edith Mary Pargeter OBE BEM (28 September 1913 – 14 October 1995), also known by her pen name Ellis Peters, was an English author of works in many categories, especially history and historical fiction, and was also honoured for her translations of Czech classics. She is probably best known for her murder mysteries, both historical and modern, and especially for her medieval detective series The Cadfael Chronicles.

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Brother CadfaelProtagonist
Thomas of BristolSupporting

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