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

Peters, Ellis

ISBN 10: 0688032478 / ISBN 13: 9780688032470

Published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1984

About this Item

First edition, so stated, full number line. Quarter salmon cloth with cream hard cover and gilted tiles to the spine. This copy is FINE in a VG+, unclipped ($13.95) DJ. Exterior is pristine, rich, and clean. Inside is unmarked, crisp, and tightly bound. DJ has only a hint of wear to tips and spine ends. Minimal toning to back cover edges. A scattering of foxing to top page edges. Looks and feels unread. Very, very nice.

Seller Inventory # 001173

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Devil's Novice: The Eighth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co, New York
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688032478
• ISBN 13: 9780688032470
• Binding: Quarter Cloth and Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG+

About this title

Synopsis

In the year 1140, Peter Clemence, a political envoy on a mission to help prevent the dismemberment of England, is found murdered and suspicion centers on Meriet Aspley, a young novice in Brother Cadfael's abbey

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.