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1979-1990 A Collection of Novels from The Cadfael Chronicles

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£4,400
€5,185.84
CA$8,251.92
A$9,197.62
CHF 4,825.68
MX$112,317.97
NOK 61,103.56
SEK 57,752.16
DKK 38,704.21

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A collection of novels from the Cadfael Chronicles by English author Edith Pargether, most volumes are signed by the author. Twenty-two volumes. Twenty volumes of the twenty-one novels in the series. With A Rare Benedictine which is in the order of publication, but not in the order of setting. Written by Edith Mary Pargeter, an English author of works in many categories, best known for her medieval detective series The Cadfael Chronicles, who was also honoured for her translations of Czech classics. Pargeter often wrote under the pen name of Ellis Peters. The Cadfael Chronicles is a series of historical murder mysteries, set in the 12th century in England during the Anarchy, the novels focus on a Welsh Benedictine monk, Cadfael, who aids the law by investigating and solving murders. This set includes: One Corpse Too Many, 1979. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. Monk's Hood, 1980. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. Saint Peter's Fair, 1981. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Leper of Saint Giles, 1981. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Virgin in The Ice, 1982. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Sanctuary Sparrow, 1983. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Devil's Novice, 1983. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. With a photocopy of a short letter sent by the author to the previous owner. Dead Man's Ransom, 1984. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Pilgrim of Hate, 1984. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. An Excellent Mystery, 1985. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Raven in The Foregate, 1986. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Rose Rent, 1986. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Hermit of Eyton Forest, 1987. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Confession of Brother Haluin, 1988. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael, 1988. First edition. With a colour frontispiece and twelve colour plates. Collated complete. The Heretic's Apprentice, 1989. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Potter's Field, 1989. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. The Summer of The Danes, 1991. First edition. The Holy Thief, 1992. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page. Brother Cadfael's Penance, 1994. First edition. Signed by the author to a bookplate at the front of the text. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light wear to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrappers are very smart with minor wear to the extremities. The odd small closed tear to the extremities of The Summer of The Danes. Minor sunning to the spines with the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot. Overall: Fine
  • Creator:
    Edith Pargeter (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979-1990
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  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 903T75D1stDibs: LU8925240601082

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