In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair--but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter's Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury--until the body of a wealthy merchant is found murdered in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous ...
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In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair--but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter's Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury--until the body of a wealthy merchant is found murdered in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And, if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael, that shrewd but kindly monk, offers to help the merchant's lovely niece Emma. But while he is searching for the killer, Thomas of Bristol's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling--as others will soon realize. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, and even good intentions can kill.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 220 pages (complete). Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael series started a massively successful and popular trend for medieval crime thrillers (primarily with clerical detectives). This title is the fourth of the series and the one that sent Peters' sales sky-rocketing. This rare hardback copy is in general very good condition. The dustjacket is bright, neat, tidy and very healthy. There is some very, very mild wear and rubbing. The cover boards are calm and sure. There is light shelf wear. Inside, the frontispage has a previous owner signature. The contents are confident, smart and assured. The pages are clear, clean, companionable and content. fk.
