Dead Man's Ransom
Book 9 of Brother Cadfael
Language: English
Cadfael; Brother (Fictitious Character) Fiction General Great Britain Herbalists Historical Large Print Books Large Type Books Monks Mystery Mystery & Detective Thriller
Publisher: Chivers Press
Published: Jan 1, 1984
Description:
Philip Madoc stars as Brother Cadfael in a series of BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatizations that teem with twelfth-century suspense
The year is 1141 and civil war continues to rage. When the sheriff of Shropshire is taken prisoner, arrangements are made to exchange him for Elis, a young Welshman. But when the sheriff is brought to the abbey, he is murdered. Suspicion falls on Elis, who has fallen in love with the sheriff s daughter. With nothing but his honor to protect him, Elis appeals to Brother Cadfael for help. And Brother Cadfael gives it, not knowing that the truth will be a trial for his own soul."