Monk’s Hood
Monk’s Hood by Ellis Peters is a historical mystery novel published by Open Road Integrated Media on November 25, 2014. This reprint edition spans 286 pages and is written in English. The story follows Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when one of his herbal ingredients is used to poison Gervase Bonel, a guest at the abbey.
In this tale, Cadfael is confronted with personal connections as he recognizes Bonel’s wife, Richildis, a woman from his past. As suspicion falls on her son, Edwin, Cadfael is determined to prove his innocence. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty and the complexities of human relationships, while Cadfael employs his knowledge of herbs to unravel the mystery behind the murder. Readers will find a blend of traditional mystery elements and historical context, making this a notable entry in the cozy mystery genre.
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Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.
Gervase Bonel is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he suddenly takes ill. Luckily, the abbey boasts the services of the clever and kindly Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist. Cadfael hurries to the man’s bedside, only to be confronted with two surprises: In Master Bonel’s wife, the good monk recognizes Richildis, whom he loved before he took his vows–and Master Bonel has been fatally poisoned by monk’s-hood oil from Cadfael’s stores.
The sheriff is convinced that the murderer is Richildis’s son, Edwin, who hated his stepfather. But Cadfael, guided in part by his concern for a woman to whom he was once betrothed, is certain of her son’s innocence. Using his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael deciphers a deadly recipe for murder.
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