Author: Ellis Peters
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Morrow and Company, Inc, New York, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In Ellis Peters’s captivating novel, The Devil’s Novice, readers are transported to the intricate world of medieval England, where a young novice finds himself entangled in a web of dark secrets and ominous events. This historical mystery chronicles the investigations of Brother Cadfael as he uncovers the truth behind a series of unsettling occurrences within the cloistered walls of a Benedictine abbey. The narrative masterfully weaves together historical detail with a gripping plot, presenting a chilling tale of faith, deception, and the human struggle against malevolent forces. Peters illustrates the complexities of medieval life and justice, drawing readers into a suspenseful journey where every shadow holds a potential clue or a hidden danger.