222 pages
English language
Published April 12, 1986 by Fawcett.
the third chronicle of Brother Cadfael Brother Cadfael (3)
222 pages
English language
Published April 12, 1986 by Fawcett.
A stiff-necked old man deeds his estate to Shrewsbury Abbey, then dies via poison in a meal sent over by the abbey. Among the suspects Cadfael must work through are himself for brewing the poison and being part of the abbey, a hot-headed step-son, a bastard, and a villein.