The Potter’s Field
The Potter’s Field by Ellis Peters is a historical mystery published by Open Road Integrated Media on September 7, 2021. This edition spans 294 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Brother Cadfael, a medieval monk, as he investigates the discovery of a young woman’s body unearthed in a field recently given to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The plot thickens as the field’s previous owner, a potter named Ruald, had left his wife, Generys, to take monastic vows, leading to suspicions of foul play.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of civil unrest. As Brother Cadfael delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters young Sulien Blount, a novice escaping the turmoil of East Anglia, which adds further layers to the unfolding drama. This edition offers a rich exploration of traditional cozy mystery elements, making it a notable addition to the series.
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Medieval monk Brother Cadfael digs for clues when a body is unearthed by a plow: “His detecting talents are as dazzling as ever” (Publishers Weekly).
When a newly plowed field recently given to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul yields the body of a young woman, Brother Cadfael is quickly thrown into a delicate situation. The field was once owned by a local potter named Ruald, who had abandoned his beautiful wife, Generys, to take monastic vows.
Generys was said to have gone away with a lover, but now it seems as if she had been murdered. With the arrival at the abbey of young Sulien Blount, a novice fleeing homeward from the civil war raging in East Anglia, the mysteries surrounding the corpse start to multiply.
“This beautifully written tale of medieval detection ranks with the very best in the series.” —Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine
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