The Leper of Saint Giles (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #5)

by Ellis Peters

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Overview

October 1139. A savage murder interrupts an ill-fated marriage set to take place at Brother Cadfael's abbey, leaving the monk with a terrible mystery to solve. The key to the killing is hidden among the inhabitants of the Saint Giles leper colony, and Brother Cadfael must ferret out a sickness not of the body, but of a twisted mind.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	40717531
Publisher	MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Publication date	August 1981
Language	English
Pages	224 pages

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Ellis Peters

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.