The Sanctuary Sparrow: The Seventh Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1983. A first U.S. edition of the seventh volume in the series of mystery novels featuring Brother Cadfael, Ellis Peters' iconic Crusades veteran turned monk, herbalist, and amateur sleuth set in 12th century Shrewsbury.
First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 1/2 white cloth, taupe paper over boards, 222pp, taupe endpapers. Item #900415
ISBN: 0688022529
In the Shrewsbury spring of 1140 the midnight matins at the Benedictine abbey reverberate with an unholy sound, a hunt in full cry. Pursued by a drunken mob, the quarry is running for its life. When the creature bursts into the nave to claim sanctuary, Brother Cadfael finds himself fighting off armed townsmen to save a young man.
Fine in dust wrapper and protective mylar.
Price: $35.00