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This is the Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine house of Saint Peter and Saint Paul at Shrewsbury. The date is winter, 11 39 AD, and once again Cadfael finds his tranquil life in the gardens of the monastery interrupted by violent and mysterious happenings. The role of detective is thrust upon him. The civil war raging at that time between followers of King Stephen and those of the Empress Maud suddenly swept over the city of Worcester. |