The Holy Thief by Ellis Peters

A Brother Cadfael Mystery

Set in the 12th century, this historical mystery unfolds in the Benedictine Abbey of Shrewsbury, where Brother Cadfael, a former soldier turned monk, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and intrigue. When a devastating flood reveals a hidden relic, the Abbey becomes a battleground for competing claims over its ownership. As tensions rise and a murder occurs, Cadfael must use his keen observational skills and deep understanding of human nature to unravel the truth, navigating through a tapestry of ambition, faith, and betrayal to restore peace to his community.