The Sixth Cadfael Omnibus: The Heretic's Apprentice / The Potter's Field / The Summer of the Danes (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael)

by Ellis Peters

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THE HERETIC'S APPRENTICE: In the summer of 1143 two visitors arrive at the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul- one dead and two very much alive. But when a violent death ensues, Brother Cafael is called once more to turn detective and solve the murder- but matters are complicated still further by the marvellous treasure box in Elave's care...


THE POTTER'S FIELD: During the ploughing of the Potters Field in October 1143 the grisly remains of a woman's body are unearthed. Abandoned by her husband, the tenant potter, rumour had it that the woman had returned to her homeland- perhaps with a lover. But the discovery of the corpse on Abbey land raises all sorts of questions.


THE SUMMER OF THE DANES: In April 1144 Brother Cadfael leaves his monastery once more representing the bishop on a matter of church diplomacy. Cadfael does not forsee trouble on this errand, but then becomes entangled in the affairs of Heledd, a young woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage, and in conflict between Owain Gwynedd and his treacherous brother Cadwaladr...

  • ISBN10 0751515892
  • ISBN13 9780751515893
  • Publish Date 4 January 1996
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 11 March 2022
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
  • Imprint Sphere
  • Format Paperback (UK Trade)
  • Pages 600
  • Language English