The Rose Rent
The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters is a historical mystery published by Open Road Integrated Media on August 10, 2021. This edition spans 239 pages and is presented in English. Set in the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul during the late spring of 1142, the narrative revolves around the young widow Perle, who must receive a white rose as rent for her house by June 22. When a monk is sent to fulfill this obligation, he is discovered murdered beside the rosebush, prompting an investigation.
Readers will find that Brother Cadfael, the abbey’s herbalist, takes on the role of amateur sleuth as he navigates the complexities of this case. The story unfolds with themes of murder and intrigue, as Cadfael seeks to uncover the truth behind the widow’s circumstances and the motives of those around her. With a rich backdrop of medieval detail, this cozy mystery invites readers to unravel a plot filled with deception and danger, all while exploring the historical context of the time.
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The sleuthing monk unravels a thorny case of murder in this “accomplished whodunit meticulously wrought with a wealth of medieval detail” (Booklist).
A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey, or the contract is void. When nature finally complies, a pious monk is sent to pay the rent–and is found murdered beside the hacked rosebush.
The abbey’s wise herbalist, Brother Cadfael, follows the trail of bloodied petals. He knows the lovely widow’s dowry is far greater with her house included, and she will likely wed again. Before Cadfael can ponder if a greedy suitor has done this dreadful deed, another crime is committed. Now the good monk must thread his way through a tangle more tortuous than the widow’s thorny bushes.
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