Description
From the Book Back
St. Peter’s Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury. Until, that is, the body of a wealthy merchant is found murdered in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And, if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael, that shrewd but kindly monk, offers to help the merchant’s lovely niece Emma. But while he is searching for the killer, Thomas of Bristol’s wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling — as others will soon realize. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction — and even good intentions can kill.
Publishing Info
St. Peter’s Fair by Ellis Peters, the Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael, of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, at Shrewsbury. From the 5th printing by The Mysterious Press / Warner Books on unknown date. First printing was in 1992, copyright is from 1981. The ISBN is 0-446-40301-6. This paperback book measures 6-3/4″ x 4-1/8″ and has 217 pages.
Condition
See scan above. The covers have some handling/storage including creases in upper right corner as shown. The spine has partial light dent which did not negatively affect the binding. The pages are toning from age but are in very good condition overall. Bookplate shadow inside front cover. No names or other markings. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
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