The Holy Thief: 19 by Ellis Peters Paperback Book

Description: The Holy Thief by Ellis Peters In his nineteenth chronicle Brother Cadfael is charged to investigate the theft of the Abbeys most sacred treasure. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At the height of the hot summer of 1144, the Earl of Essex succumbs to a fatal arrow - but only after a lingering fever during which his officials do their best to save him from hellfire by restoring various properties he has annexed, including the abbey of Ramsey. The abbey is in such a sorry state that a call for help in restoring it goes out to all houses of the Benedictine Order.But when heavy rains bring the threat of floods to Shrewsbury, and the holy relics must be removed to a place of safety, the subsiding waters reveal a robbery has been committed. So the stage is set for the masterly sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael to be employed. But before the case is solved, to the crime of theft is added murder..... Author Biography Ellis Peters is one of the pseudonyms of Edith Pargeter who wrote several books under her own name and also Peter Benedict, Jolyon Carr and John Redfern. She was the recipient of the Crime Writers Association and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award. She died in 1995. Review Soothing, but no shortage of mayhem. OBSERVER Kirkus US Review In 1144, the Benedictine Abbey at Shrewsbury, home of herbalist-humanist-sleuth Brother Cadfael (The Summer of the Danes, etc.), has extended its hospitality to Brother Herluin and his novice attendant Brother Tutilo - both soliciting help for the ravaged Abbey at Ramsey, many miles away, left in shambles by the marauding forces of the Earl of Essex, now vanquished. Soon, theyve collected alms, timber, and some willing workmen. Handsome young Tutilo has also used his beautiful voice to soothe the dying Lady Donata and has attracted the interest of the slave girl singer whos traveling with French troubadour Remy and his servant Benezet. As Tutilos little band gets ready for the trip back to Ramsey, heavy rains put the Churchs treasures in danger. All hands work to move them to higher ground. Only after the Ramsey group has left is it discovered that the reliquary of St. Winifred has disappeared. Its eventual reappearance and the confession of the thief pale next to the dramatic and tragic events that follow. Through it all, to the satisfying finale, Cadfael remains his benign, intuitive, appealing self. The pace sometimes slows to a near standstill; the elegant prose is sometimes excessive - but, for the patient, the reward is finely wrought transport to another time. (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description At the height of the hot summer of 1144, the Earl of Essex succumbs to a fatal arrow - but only after a lingering fever during which his officials do their best to save him from hellfire by restoring various properties he has annexed, including the abbey of Ramsey. The abbey is in such a sorry state that a call for help in restoring it goes out to all houses of the Benedictine Order.But when heavy rains bring the threat of floods to Shrewsbury, and the holy relics must be removed to a place of safety, the subsiding waters reveal a robbery has been committed. So the stage is set for the masterly sleuthing skills of Brother Cadfael to be employed. But before the case is solved, to the crime of theft is added murder..... Review Quote Soothing, but no shortage of mayhem. Promotional "Headline" In his nineteenth chronicle Brother Cadfael is charged to investigate the theft of the Abbeys most sacred treasure. Details ISBN0751527327 Author Ellis Peters Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 1998 ISBN-10 0751527327 ISBN-13 9780751527322 Format Paperback Publication Date 1998-08-13 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Illustrations 1map Birth 1913 Media Book Pages 288 Edition New edition Imprint Sphere Series Cadfael Chronicles Subtitle 19 Series Number 19 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1998-08-13 NZ Release Date 2000-03-01 AU Release Date 2000-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136430481;

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