Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1984. A first U.S. edition of the ninth 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 black cloth, grey paper over boards, 190pp, red endpapers. Item #900417
ISBN: 0688041949
The year is 1141 and civil war continues to rage. When the sheriff of Shropshire is taken prisoner, arrangements are made to exchange him for Elis, a young Welshman. But when the sheriff is brought to the abbey, he is murdered. Suspicion falls on Elis, who has fallen in love with the sheriff's daughter. When Elis appeals to Brother Cadfael for help, Brother Cadfael gives it, not without consequences.
A little sun-fading to extreme spine ends, else fine in dust wrapper and protective mylar.
Price: $35.00