Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine (UK 2016)

From the Publisher:
'A must for Cadfael enthusiasts - quite magical' Best
A beautifully illustrated collection of short stories, telling the tale of how Brother Cadfael became a monk, and one. of our most beloved sleuths.

In the autumn of 1120, after sixteen years of plotting, manipulating and fighting to conquer Normandy, the King's court has returned to England, victorious. But, for one Welshman amongst them, the adventure is just beginning. For Cadfael is about to embark on a journey that will lead him to the Abbey at Shrewsbury and into the Benedictine Order. Where mystery, intrigue and treachery await...

To be treasured by Cadfael fans, this is also the perfect starting point for readers delving into the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael for the first time.

'Peters is a beguiling writer' -- Daily Telegraph
'Brother Cadfael has made Ellis Peters' historical whodunnits a cult series' -- Daily Mail

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine. Introducing the Medieval Sleuth Brother Cadfael. Headline, ISBN: 9781472233806 (March, 2016), 176 p., £8.99.

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine (USA 2014)

From the Publisher:
"Three classic stories featuring Brother Cadfael... whose powers of deduction are practically miraculous" in the Silver Dagger-winning medieval mystery series (Booklist).

"Brother Cadfael sprang to life suddenly and unexpectedly when he was already approaching sixty, mature, experienced, fully armed and seventeen years tonsured." So writes Ellis Peters in her introduction to A Rare Benedictine -- three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery featuring the monastic sleuth who has become the best-loved ecclesiastical detective since Father Brown.

Although Cadfael has appeared in twenty novel-length chronicles, the story of his entry into the monastery at Shrewsbury has been known hitherto only to a few readers. Now his myriad fans can discover the chain of events that led him into the Benedictine Order.

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine. The Advent Of Brother Cadfael. Three medieval whodunnits featuring classic crime's most unique detective. Mysteriouspress.com / Open Road Integrated Media, ISBN: 9781504067584 (June, 2014), eBook, 5.11 MB (ca. 150 p.), $11.99.

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine (USA 1991)

From the Publisher:
"Three classic stories featuring Brother Cadfael... whose powers of deduction are practically miraculous." -- Booklist
"Brother Cadfael sprang to life suddenly and unexpectedly when he was already approaching sixty, mature, experienced, fully armed and seventeen years tonsured." So writes Ellis Peters in her introduction to A Rare Benedictine -- three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery featuring the monastic sleuth who has become the best-loved ecclesiastical detective since Father Brown. .

Although Cadfael has appeared in eighteen novel-length chronicles to date, the story of his entry into me monastery at Shrewsbury has been known hitherto only to a few readers. Now his myriad fans can discover the chain of events that led him into the Benedictine Order. .

Adorned with many period illustrations by Clifford Harper, these three tales how Cadfael at the height of his sleuthing form. All the complexities of plot, vividly evoked Shropshire backgrounds, and warn understanding of the frailties of human nature that have made Ellis Peters an international best-seller are her displayed to perfection.

"Each addition to the series is a joy. Long may the Chronicles continue." -- USA Today

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine. The Advent of Brother Cadfael. Mysterious Press / Warner Books, ISBN: 0446400882 (September, 1991), 149 p., $3.99.

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine (UK 1988)

From the Publisher:
"Brother Cadfael sprang to life suddenly and unexpectedly when he was already approaching sixty, mature, experienced, fully armed and seventeen years tonsured." So writes Ellis Peters in her introduction to A Rare Benedictine - three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery, featuring the monastic sleuth who has become such a cult figure of crime fiction.

Intended originally to feature in only one novel, Cadfael insisted on reappearing in further medieval whodunnits, and these have become his Chronicles, shortly into their sixteenth volume.*

But the story of Cadfael's entry into the monastery at Shrewsbury has been known hitherto only to a few readers; now his myriad fans can discover the chain of events that led him into the Benedictine Order.

Lavishly adorned with Clifford Harper's beautiful colour illustrations, these three tales show Cadfael at the height of his sleuthing form, with all the complexities of plot, vividly evoked Shropshire backgrounds and warm understanding of the frailties of human nature that have made Ellis Peters an international bestseller here displayed in cameo perfection.

* Coming from Headline in Spring 1989

Ellis Peters: A Rare Benedictine. The Advent of Brother Cadfael. Headline, ISBN: 0747200769 (September, 1988), 128 p., £12.95.