The first edition, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
'The Hermit of Eyton Forest' is the fourteenth novel in the Cadfael Chronicles, a series following the Benedictine monk Cadfael as he assists in solving murders. This story is set in the autumn of 1142 during the Anarchy, the destructive contest for the crown of England between King Stephen and Empress Maud.
Brother Cadfael is a fictional Welsh Benedictine monk based in Shrewsbury Abbey. In this story Cadfael investigates the disappearance of one Richard Ludel, a pupil at the Abbey and the buy discovery of a corpse in Eyton Forest.
The 'Chronicles' were written from 1977 to 1994. In total twenty novels were written by Edith Pargeter under the pseudonym Ellis Peters. She is frequently credited for the popularisation of historical mysteries.
A fantastic copy of this mystery novel.
Condition Report: In the original cloth binding and held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, in a lovely condition with very little shelfwear. The dustwrapper is in an excellent condition, remaining bright with very little shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges, as is typical with the paper used. Clean throughout. Overall: Fine
Product code: 1987 Ellis Peters The Hermit of Eyton Forest Cadfael First buy Edition Mystery Novel