Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters
The Twentieth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
Set against the backdrop of the English civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud, a former crusader turned monk embarks on a deeply personal quest to find his estranged son, Olivier, who has been captured and accused of murder. As he navigates the turbulent political landscape and the moral complexities of loyalty and justice, he must reconcile his monastic vows with his paternal instincts. The journey leads him to a climactic confrontation where the bonds of family, faith, and forgiveness are tested, revealing the profound depths of human compassion and redemption.
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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