A Morbid Taste For Bones by Ellis Peters
The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
In this historical mystery, set in the 12th century, a Welsh Benedictine monk with a talent for solving puzzles is dispatched with his fellow monks to a small village in Wales to acquire the relics of a saint for their abbey. Upon arrival, they encounter resistance from the local community, who revere the saint and oppose the removal of the holy relics. When the leading opponent to the monks' mission is found dead, the monk must employ his deductive skills to unravel the truth behind the murder, ensuring justice is served and the sanctity of the saint is preserved. The story weaves together elements of faith, tradition, and the pursuit of piety with the intrigue of a classic whodunit.
The 4255th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 191-224
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 42nd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 100th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)