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A Rare Benedictine: The Advent Of Brother Cadfael (The Cadfael Chronicles Book 0) by [Ellis Peters]

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Set in the Year of Our Lord 1120, three tales of intrigue and treachery, featuring the chain of events that led one-time crusader Cadfael into the Benedictine Order.

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2 Jun. 2014
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Ellis Peters is a pseudonym of Edith Pargeter, author of historical novels such as The Heaven Tree Trilogy. Under the name of Ellis Peters she wrote crime fiction including The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael and a more "modern" detective, Detective Chief Inspector George False. Ellis Peters won many distinguished writing awards including an Edgar Award, the Silver Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award of the Crime Writers Association. She lived in Shropshire, England. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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A must for Cadfael enthusiasts - quite magical (Best)

'Brother Cadfael...has made Ellis Peter's historical whodunnits a cult series' (Daily Mail)

A book for all Cadfael fans to treasure (Good Book Guide)

'A must for Cadfael enthusiasts - quite magical' (Best)

'Thought-provoking, intriguing, stylishly written and superbly told...you, too, may become hooked' (Woman and Home)

'A book for all Cadfael fans to treasure' (Good Book Guide)

'Brother Cadfael...has made Ellis Peter's historical whodunnits a cult series' (Daily Mail)

'Thought-provoking, intriguing, stylishly written and superbly told...you, too, may become hooked' (Woman and Home) --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KFDQVXC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus (2 Jun. 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages

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Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM (28 September 1913 – 14 October 1995), also known by her nom de plume 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. She is well known for her medieval-detective series The Cadfael Chronicles.

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Grampar

The first of a great list of intriguing and enigmatic tales.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2015

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Like many I first came across Cadfael in the excellent T.V. series with one of my favourite actors, Sir Derek Jacobi, in the role of the warrior turned detective, monk. I love the T. V. programmes and watch the repeats when I can but however good they are they cannot compete with the written word. Nor do they. Now I have access on my Kindle I have started to read the chronicles in successive order. The first tale is nearly finished and I am about to gratify my thirst for Brother Cadfael by reading the concluding chapters of this well told story trousers is contributing to my insomnia like few other authors can do. My one regret is that I never found Cadfael twenty years ago. However, as they say, better late than never and as I am retired my insomnia is not a problem when I have such wonderful stories to while away the wee small hours.

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Sara McCREA

The introductory book of the Cadfael series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2019

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I cannot speak too highly of the Cadfael books, indeed of any books written by Ellis Peters/Edith Pargeter. All 21 books are to be highly recommended: full of adventure, history, fun, and splendid characters. I have read them all thro' 4 times!

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JadeC

Can certainly recommend to anyone who wants 'something different' and willing to ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2016

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I read Brother Cadfael in-between thrillers and murder-mysteries. It is almost having a mental rest from all the blood and gore of the the other thrillers. All the Brother Cadfael books are very well written and they are a real pleasure to read - I intend to read all Ellis Peters' books, eventually! Can certainly recommend to anyone who wants 'something different' and willing to 'travel back in time'. You will love and respect B.C. He would be a terrific friend! I never watched the television series - wish I had! Will certainly be looking out for it, but then I am a book reader, first and foremost.

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ToraNaprem

Beautifully produced book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2019

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This is a beautiful book, with very nice illustrations, but is a bit short on reading matter. I expect it was produced as a sort of "coffee-table book" aimed at being given as a gift, and the stories - though interesting and as beautifully written as ever - are short. Nontheless a very appealing item for Brother Cadfael lovers like myself.

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gizmo

Brilliant story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2021

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So glad to have discovered the story , I heard one of the series made into a play on the radio and I am so glad I did , I loved the book and am looking forward to reading them all .

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Robert

CADFAEL - A rare Benedictine

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2015

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I've always been a Cadfael fan and already had the 20 Cadfael Chronicles books: the discovery of a 21st book was therefore a great and very enjoyable surprise. The first short story of the book is set just before Cadfael joins the Shrewsbury order of Benedictines, while the second and third are shortly after he joins. I absolutely loved it: would it be great if a 22nd book suddenly appeared.

Cadfael fans will not be disappointed with this book, which would also serve as good introduction to Cadfael to those who have not come across our Benedictine monk detective before..

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Penny

A thoroughly satisfying tale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2018

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Another great Cadfael meets all my expectations. This book was beautifully performed.

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Ian Titler

Beginning of cadfael

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2021

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Explains who he was before he was a monk, and how he came to make the decision to join the benedictines

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