Ellis Peters
Books
17
Avg Rating
4.1
Years Active
1969-1994
About
Ellis Peters, the pen name of Edith Mary Pargeter, was a renowned British author best known for her historical mystery series featuring Brother Cadfael, a 12th-century Benedictine monk with a talent for solving crimes. Born on September 28, 1913, in Horsehay, Shropshire, England, Peters had a prolific writing career that spanned several genres, including historical novels, mysteries, and translations of Czech classics. Her Brother Cadfael series gained international acclaim for its rich historical detail and engaging plots, helping to popularize the medieval mystery genre. Peters' contribution to literature was recognized with multiple awards until her passing in 1995.
Books (17)
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The Summer of the Danes
4.08•Historical Mystery
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An Excellent Mystery
4.17•Historical Mystery
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The Confession of Brother Haluin
4.12•Historical Mystery
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The House of Green Turf
3.94•Historical Mystery
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Brother Cadfael's Penance
4.31•Historical Mystery
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The Potter's Field
4.13•Mystery
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The Heretic's Apprentice
4.16•Historical Mystery
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The Pilgrim of Hate
4.09•Historical Mystery
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The Devil's Novice
4.14•Historical Mystery
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Dead Man's Ransom
4.07•Historical Mystery
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Monk's Hood
4.08•Historical Mystery
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St. Peter's Fair
4.12•Historical Mystery
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Saint Peter's Fair
4.11•Mystery
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The Holy Thief
4.13•Mystery
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A Morbid Taste for Bones
3.97•Historical Mystery
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The Sanctuary Sparrow
4.08•Mystery
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The Leper of Saint Giles
4.16•Historical Mystery
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