Ellis Peters
Biography
Ellis Peters, born Edith Mary Pargeter in 1913, was a British author best known for her popular historical mystery series, the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael. Peters began her writing career in the 1950s, publishing a wide range of novels across various genres before finding her niche with the Brother Cadfael series. Set in medieval England during the 12th century, the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael follow the adventures of a Benedictine monk who serves as both a healer and detective in the fictional town of Shrewsbury. The series has garnered critical acclaim for its rich historical detail, well-developed characters, and intricate plots. In addition to the main series, Peters also wrote three prequel stories that delve into Brother Cadfael's earlier life and adventures. Her meticulous research and vivid storytelling have made her a beloved figure in the world of historical fiction. Ellis Peters passed away in 1995, leaving behind a lasting legacy of captivating storytelling that continues to enchant readers around the world.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Ellis Peters not part of a series
- A Morbid Taste for Bone
- A Morbid Taste for Bones: A Mediaeval Whodunnit
- A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs
- A Rare Benedictine
- A Rare Benedictine )
- An Excellent Mystery
- An Excellent Mystery: The Eleventh Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Black Is the Color of My True Love's Heart
- Brother Cadfael's Penance
- Brother Cadfael's Penance: The Twentieth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael )
- Bruder Cadfael und das M�?¶nchskraut. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Bruder Cadfael und das fremde M�?¤dchen. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Bruder Cadfael und der Hochzeitsmord. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Bruder Cadfael und der Ketzerlehrling. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Bruder Cadfael und die schwarze Keltin. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Bruder Cadfael und ein Leichnam zuviel. Ein mittelalterlicher Kriminalroman.
- Cadfael: The Raven in the Foregate, Bk 12
- Das R�?¤tsel der Treverra- Gruft.
- Dead Man's Ransom
- Dead Man's Ransom: The Ninth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Death Mask
- Death and the Joyful Woman
- Der Tod und die lachende Jungfrau / Hexenflug. Zwei Romane in einem Band.
- Devil's Novice
- Excellent Mystery
- Fallen Into the Pit
- Fallen into the Pit
- Falsche Propheten.
- First Cadfael Omnibus
- Flight of a Witch
- Funeral of Figaro
- Gr�?¼ne Witwe am Sonntag.
- Hermit of Eyton Forest
- L'Apprenti du diable
- La Porte fatale
- La Vierge dans la glace
- Le Capuchon du moine
- Leper of Saint Giles
- Marriage of Meggotta
- Monk's Hood
- Monk's Hood: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Monk's-hood
- Monks-hood
- Mourning Raga
- One Corpse Too Many
- One Corpse Too Many: The Second Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Piper On the Mountain
- Potters Field
- Potters Field )
- Rainbow's End
- Raven in the Foregate: The Twelfth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Saint Peter's Fair
- Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Sanctuary Sparrow
- St. Peter's Fair
- St. Peter's Fair: The Cadfael Chronicles IV
- St. Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Summer of the Danes
- The Confession of Brother Haluin
- The Devil's Novice: The Eighth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The First Cadfael Omnibus
- The Heretic's Apprentice )
- The Heretic's Apprentice: The Sixteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Hermit of Eyton Forest: The Fourteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Holy Thief
- The Holy Thief )
- The Holy Thief: The Nineteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Knocker on Death's Door
- The Leper of Saint Giles
- The Pilgrim of Hate
- The Potter's Field: The 17th Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Potter's Field: The Seventeenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Raven in the Foregate
- The Raven in the Foregate: The Twelfth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael )
- The Rose Rent
- The Rose Rent: The Thirteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Rose Rent: The Thriteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Sanctuary Sparrow
- The Sanctuary Sparrow: The Seventh Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Summer of the Danes
- The Summer of the Danes )
- The Summer of the Danes: The Eighteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- The Virgin in the Ice
- The Virgin in the Ice )
- The Virgin in the Ice: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
- Un cadavre de trop
- Un insondable myst�?¨re
- Virgin in the Ice
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- A Morbid Taste for Bones
- One Corpse Too Many
- Dead Man's Ransom
- The Leper of St. Giles
- The Virgin in the Ice
- The Sanctuary Sparrow
- The Pilgrim of Hate
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- The Rose Rent
- The Hermit of Eyton Forest
- The Confession of Brother Haluin
- The Holy Thief
- The Herbalist's Gift
- The Shadow of the Abbey
- Echoes of the Past
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Ellis Peters's books
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ellis Peters?
Ellis Peters is the pen name of Edith Pargeter, a British author known for her historical mystery novels.
What is the Chronicles Of Brother Cadfael series about?
The series follows the adventures of Brother Cadfael, a Benedictine monk and former Crusader who becomes a detective solving crimes in medieval England.
How many books are in the Chronicles Of Brother Cadfael series?
There are a total of 20 books in the series, starting with 'A Morbid Taste for Bones' and ending with 'Brother Cadfael's Penance.'
Are there any prequel stories to the Chronicles Of Brother Cadfael series?
Yes, there are 3 prequel stories that provide additional background on Brother Cadfael's life before joining the monastery.
What time period do the Chronicles Of Brother Cadfael books take place in?
The books are set in the 12th century during the reign of King Stephen in England.