The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters
A Brother Cadfael Mystery
Set in the 12th century, this historical mystery unfolds in the Benedictine Abbey of Shrewsbury, where a beautiful widow, Judith Perle, donates a house to the abbey with the unusual condition that a single white rose be delivered to her annually as rent. When the rose bush is mysteriously destroyed and a monk is found murdered, Brother Cadfael, the astute herbalist and detective, is drawn into a tangled web of jealousy, greed, and hidden passions. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the town and its inhabitants, Cadfael must unravel the truth behind the seemingly simple rent agreement, revealing the darker motives that threaten to disrupt the peace of the abbey and its community.
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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