Cadfael, a welsh benedictine monk living at shrewsbury abbey in the first h. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. The virgin in the ice is a medieval mystery novel by ellis peters, set in late 19. Read the virgin in the ice by ellis peters available from rakuten kobo. Publication date 19921022 topics bbc radio drama, historical drama, crime drama language english. The virgin in the ice ebook written by ellis peters. See all books authored by ellis peters, including a morbid taste for bones, and one corpse too many, and more on. During her literary career, she wrote mysteries, historical fiction, nonfiction and translated czech classics.
The brother cadfael mystery series in order ellis peters. As ellis peters she was the bestselling author of twenty brother cadfael chronicles and the illustrated short story collection a rare benedictine. The chronicles of brother cadfael audiobooks audiobook. Books by ellis peters writers similar to ellis peters. Ellis peters 191995 was the pen name of english novelist edith pargeter, author of scores of books under her own name. A rare benedictine by ellis peters headline book publishing, ltd, 1990. Then, the nuns body is discovered in a frozen river. Two orphans in the charge of a benedictine nun fleeing the internecine war between king stephen and the empress matilda have disappeared into a blizzard.
Look forward to downloading the 2 or 3 ellis peters i do not have. Jun 02, 2014 the virgin in the ice ebook written by ellis peters. Ellis peters was the pen name of english novelist edith pargeter 191995. The virgin in the ice and millions of other books are available for instant access. The series has been adapted to radio by bbc radio and television by itv. It is the sixth novel in the cadfael chronicles, first published in 1982 1982 in literature it was adapted for radio by bbc radio 4 in 1993 and for television in 1995 by central for itv the novel is set in real places in england during the anarchy, the period of civil war between king stephen and. The virgin in the ice by ellis peters overdrive rakuten. In 1951, she published her first detective book, fallen into the pit, which featured george felse a policeman and his family. The virgin in the ice by ellis peters posted on august 18, 2016 by richard robinson this is the 231st in my series of forgotten or seldom read books. The virgin in the ice cadfael, book 6 by ellis peters. Edith wrote under several different pseudonyms including john redfern, joylon carr and peter benedict, but it was as ellis peters that she would gain the. The winter of 19 will disrupt brother cadfaels tranquil life in shrewsbury with the most disturbing events.
Click here for a post ive written about ellis peters brother cadfael mystery series. First broadcast in 1993, this is a radio dramatisation of the sixth brother cadfael book by ellis peters. The sixth chronicle of brother cadfael, of the benedictine abbey of saint peter and saint paul, at shrewsbury audiobook published march 1st 1998 by blackstone audiobooks. The sixth chronicle of brother cadfael, of the benedictine abbey of saint peter and saint paul, at shrewsbury audiobook published march 1st 1998 by. The sixth chronicle of brother cadfael, of the benedictine abbey of saint peter and saint paul, at shrewsbury authors. A brother cadfael mystery unabridged edition by peters, ellis, full cast, madoc, philip isbn. The virgin in the ice is the 6th book in the brother cadfael series. Buy a cheap copy of the virgin in the ice book by ellis peters. But for reasons no one knows, the young fugitives never reach their destination. The winter of 19 will disrupt brother cadfaels tranquil life in shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events. There is something very soothing and engaging about these books, and the virgin in the ice is very typical of the series. It is always a pleasure to read ellis peters brother cadfael books. And he soon learns that young sister hilaria was giving sanctuary to sturdy yearold yves hugonins and his headstrong older sister. Ellis peters was a pseudonym of edith pargeter, obe.
The series follows brother cadfael, a monk who joined the cloister in his 40s. The road will lead him to a terrible murder and a tale of passion gone awry, in ellis peterss most stunning depiction yet of love and war. A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an edgar awardwinni. Its 19 and winter in worcester on the border between england and wales. Some titles of the series books include saint peters fair 1981, the virgin in the ice 1982, the confession of brother haluin 1988, one corpse too many 1979, the raven in the foregate 1987, the devils novice 1984, and the heretics apprentice 1989. She used the name ellis peters on all books written about felse family mysteries. Listen to virgin in the ice audiobook by ellis peters. Dorothy l sayers rex stout agatha christie sir arthur conan doyle jacqueline winspear louise penny terry pratchett sharon kay penman m c beaton p d james. Ellis peters books list of books by author ellis peters. Extended sample the virgin in the ice by ellis peters.
The virgin in the ice the sixth chronicle of brother cadfael book summary and study guide. Raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from worcester. The virgin in the ice by ellis peters librarything. Jan 17, 2011 listen to virgin in the ice audiobook by ellis peters. The country is wracked by the civil war between king stephen and. The chronicles of brother cadfael book 6 thanks for sharing. Buy the virgin in the ice by ellis peters online at alibris. He returns in one corpse too many 1979, and in the 1980s and 90s peters published 18 cadfael novels and one book of stories featuring cadfael. Ellis peters on apple books apple books apple apple. A young girl and her bother flee worcester and head for shrewsbury in the company of a nun, but all three disappear. In the winter of 19, raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from worcester, among them an orphaned boy and his beautiful 18yearold sister.
She is probably best known for her murder mysteries, both historical and modern, and especially for her. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The cadfael chronicles is a series of historical murder mysteries written by the linguistscholar edith pargeter 191995 under the name ellis peters set in the 12th century during the anarchy in england, the novels focus on benedictine monk cadfael who aids the law with solving murders in all, pargeter wrote twenty cadfael novels between 1977 and 1994. Amid the uncertainty and peril of the moment two noble children make their escape, headed for shrewsbury. Monks hood the virgin in the ice by ellis peters the chronicles of brother cadfael series books. Philip madoc stars as wily medieval sleuth brother cadfael in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatization. Extended sample the sanctuary sparrow by ellis peters. Extended sample the raven in the foregate by ellis peters. Ellis peters is a pseudonym of edith mary pargeter 191995, a british author whose chronicles of brother cadfael are credited with. Browse audiobooks written by ellis peters sorted by best.
The cadfael chronicles is a series of historical murder mysteries written by the linguistscholar edith pargeter 191995 under the name ellis peters set in the 12th century during the anarchy in england, the novels focus on benedictine monk cadfael who aids the law with solving murders. Among them are two orphans from a noble family, a boy of thirteen and an 18ye. The virgin in the ice ebook by ellis peters rakuten kobo. Under her own name she wrote numerous critically acclaimed historical novels including a bloody field by shrewsbury and the brothers of gwynedd quartet. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. They include the virgin in the ice 1982 and the heretics apprentice 1989. Ellis peters author ellis peters is a pseudonym of edith mary pargeter 191995, a british author whose chronicles of brother cadfael are credited with popularizing the historical mystery. Many of the cadfael mysteries were adapted for television, featuring derek jacobi in the title role.
Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. I have listen to a lot of ellis peters, brother cadfael books and this is my favorite so far. It was adapted for radio by bbc radio 4 in 1993 and for television in 1995 by central for itv. In the virgin in the ice, there is more death and mayhem than typical for this series. This is an unusual book in the brother cadfael series as the mystery is often part of an ordinary, but observant life. Cadfaels forensics were as scientific as the times allowed, but just as much about heart and. It is the sixth novel in the cadfael chronicles, first published in 1982 1982 in literature. The story is classic ellis peters a wellcrafted mystery set in a slower time. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The virgin in the ice the virgin in the ice audiobook, by ellis peters. The virgin in the ice ebook by ellis peters 9781497671201.
Cadfael, a welsh benedictine monk living at shrewsbury abbey in the first half of the twelfth century, has been described as combining the curious mind of a scientist with. Ellis peters is a pseudonym of edith mary pargeter 191995, a british author whose chronicles of brother cadfael are credited with popularizing the historical mystery. The complete series list for a brother cadfael mystery ellis peters. The country is wracked by the civil war between king stephen and the empress maud.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the virgin in the ice. The cadfael chronicles is a series of historical fictionmystery novels by english author ellis peters edith pargeter. Books by ellis peters authors like ellis peters what. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The novels told the tale of brother cadfael, soldier, sailor and sinner, now a brother in shrewsbury abbey at the height of the civil war between king stephen and empress maud, in the mid 12th century. She was a recipient of the silver dagger award and the cartier diamond dagger award, conferred by the crime writers associ. A morbid taste for bones the raven in the foregate the rose rent by ellis peters. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. A monk embarks on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers in this medieval mystery by an edgar awardwinning author. The series is set between the years 15 and 1150 during the anarchy. She was a recipient of the silver dagger award and the cartier.