Performed by Tony Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi, this fourth chronicle of Brother Cadfael weaves history and intrigue into an intricate web of adventure. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, an even good intentions can kill. Emma almost certainly knows more that she is telling, as others will soon realise. But while he is searching for the killer, the man's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael offers to help the merchant's lovely niece Emma. That is, until the body of a wealthy trader is found in the River Severn. The event brings pause to the ongoing civil war, as tradesman from across England and beyond arrive in the town for some much needed gaiety. Peter's Fair, is held in the town of Shrewsbury. It is Summer in the Year of Our Lord 1139 when the grand festive event, St. The Virgin in the Ice Ellis Peters 4.16 9,023 ratings490 reviews Want to read Buy on Amazon Rate this book Brother Cadfael sets out on a dangerous quest to find a trio of missing travelers The winter of 1139 will disrupt Brother Cadfael’s tranquil life in Shrewsbury with the most disturbing of events.
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