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Medieval mysteries by Ellis Peters, particularly those with sleuthing Brother Cadfael, are international bestsellers. Cadfael is the gardener and herbalist among the order of monks who manage the monastery of Saints Peter and Paul in 12th century Shrewsbury, England. Cadfael, a wise man in his 60s, has taken religious vows and retired to the quiet, contemplative life of the monastery following earlier service as a warrior in the Crusades and then as a captain of a fishing crew. At the Abbey, his life proves to be anything but staid as he solves a series of mysteries.

In 1141 A.D., the celebration of Saint Winifred brings a flood of pilgrims -- and possibly a murderer -- to town. Shrewdly, a perspicacious Cadfael unwinds the twisted tale, discovers a plot of retribution, and once again becomes caught up in medieval evil.

Ellis Peters (1913-1995) is the pen name of Edith Pargeter, who also wrote many books under that name. She is best known for her historical novels set in Shropshire, most particularly those featuring Brother Cadfael. Peters is a writer of such high esteem that the British Crime Writers Association has recently established a new annual award in her name, "The CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger."

Stephen Thorne has acted with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Old Vic Company. He has also participated in over 2000 broadcasts for BBC.

"There is little doubt that Stephen Thorne's worldwide following is due in no little part to his wonderful renditions of the Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael stories."--Audio Times (of Great Britain), October 1998

Written by Ellis Peters - Performed by Stephen Thorne - Unabridged Fiction - 6 CASSETTES

Publisher, Audio Partners (February 2000)