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The Rose Rent

The Rose Rent

MedievalMystery
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

The Rose Rent is the thirteenth mystery in Ellis Peters' acclaimed Cadfael Chronicles, set during England's Anarchy period in 1142. When a young man is found murdered near a white rose bush on land held by Shrewsbury Abbey through an ancient agreement, Brother Cadfael must investigate why the rent — one rose each year — has suddenly become impossible to pay and what truth lies beneath.

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

MysteriousTense

Genres

Medieval Mystery

About the author

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Edith Pargeter

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.

Characters

Brother CadfaelProtagonist

An elderly Benedictine monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey who investigates the murder of a young man.

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