Brother Oswin, a young novice under Cadfael’s care, was discovered near death, his speech fractured by feverish ramblings about a woman. The discovery deepened into tragedy when a nun was found violated, murdered, and trapped within the icy…

The sudden death of a wealthy cleric has cast a shadow over Shrewsbury Abbey, with suspicion falling upon a newly arrived monk. Simultaneously, the turmoil of civil war engulfing England adds considerable political strain to the Abbot’s sho…

The monks of Shrewsbury journeyed into Wales, intent on retrieving the relics of Saint Winifred. However, their efforts to secure passage through bribes quickly stirred resentment among the Welsh people – and when a local landowner was disc…