Dead Man's Ransom (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Book 9)
by Ellis Peters
Brother Cadfael confronts a case of ransom and divided loyalties amid the civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud.
About This Book
Set in twelfth-century England, this novel follows the Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael as he navigates questions of justice and allegiance.
The story unfolds against the backdrop of civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud, highlighting the tensions of divided loyalties.
Cadfael draws on his worldly past and herbalist skills to seek the truth in a matter involving ransom and unexpected alliances.
The narrative explores themes of honor, mercy, and the complexities of human motives within a historical monastic setting.
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