The Devil's Novice: The Eighth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael - Hardcover

Ellis Peters

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333351703 ISBN 13: 9780333351703

Publisher: Macmillan London, 1983

Synopsis

In the autumn of 1140 the Benedictine monastery at Shrewsbury finds its new novice Meriet Aspley a bit disturbing. The younger son of a prominent family, Meriet is meek and biddable by day, but his sleep is rife with nightmares so violent that they earn him the name of "Devil's Novice". Shunned by the other monks, Aspley attracts the concern of Brother Cadfael. Then a body appears, that of a young priest last seen at the Aspley estate. Can Meriet be involved in the death? As events take a sinister turn, it falls to Brother Cadfael to detect the truth.

About this title

About the Author:

Ellis Peters (1913-1995) was the pen name of English novelist Edith Pargeter, author of scores of books under her own name. She was a recipient of the Silver Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, conferred by the Crime Writers' Association of Great Britain, as well as the coveted Edgar, awarded by the Mystery Writers of America.

Review:

''Each addition to the series is a joy. Long may the Chronicles continue.'' --USA Today

''Peters' customary mix of warmth, scholarship, and first-class storytelling.'' --Kirkus Reviews

''Enchanting...Medieval England comes marvelously alive.'' --Washington Post

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan London
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0333351703
• ISBN 13: 9780333351703
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192