Neobyčejný benediktin – Petersová Ellis (2023)

BROTHER CADFAEL SOLVES A TRIO OF CASES, TAKING PLACE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE FAMOUS DETECTIVE SERIES... ***** It is the year 1120, and knight Roger Manduit is on his way to a court hearing regarding lands that his father allegedly bequeathed to the Shrewsbury monastery. Roger certainly does not intend to lose them – even if he has to win the hearing through cunning. When he is attacked on the night of his arrival at the abbey, it actually plays into his hands. Between his revenge and the defenseless monks stands only one man: Roger's vassal, Cadfael. ***** Fifteen years later, Cadfael lives among the Benedictines as the monastery's herbalist. However, peace in Shrewsbury is disrupted by the arrival of another nobleman, Lord FitzHamon, who, at the end of his life, decides to secure his place in heaven by making a lavish donation to the church. But a few rare silver candlesticks are missing the following morning, and FitzHamon is furious. Can Cadfael figure out who took them before blood is shed? ***** As if the monastery didn't have enough misfortune, its collector William Rede nearly drowns in the river after being attacked and robbed. No one saw anything, and it seems the crime will go unpunished. Brother Cadfael, however, has one ace up his sleeve... ***** Three short detective stories featuring the illustrious Brother Cadfael, accompanied by an insightful afterword...