10 Top historical books like Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3) by Ellis Peters

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Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

By: Ellis Peters

4.08

Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition

Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of h…

"Don't reach for the halo too soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, even a little maliciously sometimes, before you settle down to being a saint."

-Ellis Peters, Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

If you liked the historical plot in Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3) by Ellis Peters , here is a list of 10 books like this:

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1. The Riddle of St. Leonard's (Owen Archer, #5)

By: Candace Robb

4.07

Format: 304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Medieval York is wrapped in a dangerous riddle that only Owen Archer can unfurl. The fetid summer h… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
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2. A Trail of Ink (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #3)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.06

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

'I had never seen Master John Wyclif so afflicted. He was rarely found at such a loss when in dispu… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
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3. Rest Not in Peace (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #6)

By: Melvin R. Starr

3.86

Format: 445 pages, Paperback

Master Hugh is asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord … read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
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4. The Abbot's Agreement (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #7)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

My life would have been more tranquil in the days after Martinmas had I not seen the crows. Whateve… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
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5. Ashes to Ashes (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #8)

By: Melvin R. Starr

3.88

Format: None pages, Paperback

Master Hugh, Kate, and their children attend the Midsummer's Eve fire. The next morning Hugh hears … read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime

6. The Tainted Coin (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #5)

By: Melvin R. Starr

5.00

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

It is the autumn of 1367. Master Hugh is enjoying the peaceful life of Bampton, when a badly beaten… read more

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7. The Unquiet Bones (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #1)

By: Melvin R. Starr

3.85

Format: 252 pages, Paperback

Hugh of Singleton, fourth son of a minor knight, has been educated as a clerk, usually a prelude to… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime

8. A Corpse at St Andrews Chapel (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #2)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.08

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Alan, the beadle of the manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curf… read more

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9. Unhallowed Ground (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #4)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.00

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Another brilliant slice of medieval crime fictionThomas atte Bridge, a man no one likes, is found h… read more

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10. The Harper's Quine (Gilbert Cunningham, #1)

By: Pat McIntosh

3.45

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When newly qualified lawyer Gil Cunningham finds the body of a young woman in Glasgow Cathedral he … read more

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11. Absolution by Murder (Sister Fidelma, #1)

By: Peter Tremayne

4.40

Format: 80 pages,

In A.D. 664, King Oswy of Northumbria has convened a synod at Whitby to hear debate between the Rom… read more

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12. Lucifer's Harvest (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #9)

By: Melvin R. Starr

3.44

Format: None pages, Paperback

Lord Gilbert Talbot must provide soldiers for Prince Edward's battle in France. He wishes his surge… read more

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13. Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)

By: Carolyn M. Bowen

4.36

Format: 382 pages, Hardcover

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"He wanted a stiff drink to get through the evening, for he knew they’d be wailing, and her family coming unglued."

-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)

"Elpidio sensed that David had more to say but was holding back due to their friendship. He wondered why David had gone along with Emiliana's seemingly impulsive ideas."

-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)

"He didn't want to give the cartel any time to persuade Emiliana into accepting a more enticing offer. He had reservations about her loyalty and feared she might make a deal without Elpidio's consent."

-Carolyn M. Bowen, Legacy of Shadows: An International Crime Thriller (The Family Legacy Series)

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14. The Erkeley Shadows: A novel

By: Michael Wyndham Thomas

4.34

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

1967. The Summer of Love. Not for Jonathan Parry, perhaps, but certainly a time of big he and his … read more

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  • mystery
  • crime
  • fiction
"All happened so damn fast,"

-Michael Wyndham Thomas, The Erkeley Shadows: A novel

"As I reached the door, the constable said, “Good luck in Canada, son."

-Michael Wyndham Thomas, The Erkeley Shadows: A novel

"Will turned over the last words for a long time. Then he thought about the flashing message-light up in the kitchen."

-Michael Wyndham Thomas, The Erkeley Shadows: A novel

"Will turned over the last words for a long time.  Then he thought about the flashing message-light up in the kitchen."

-Michael Wyndham Thomas, The Erkeley Shadows: A novel

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15. Without a Trace (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #12)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.13

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

The wife of a knight disappears while traveling from her husband's manor to Bampton, on the way to … read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
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16. Deeds of Darkness (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #10)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.15

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

To bring justice, Master Hugh must foil the corrupt power of great men Many medieval scholars di… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
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17. Prince Edward's Warrant (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, #11)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.23

Format: 223 pages, Kindle Edition

Master Hugh won the Black Prince's favour when he helped to ease the Prince's illness. Now, in t… read more

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  • detective
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
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18. Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

By: Ellis Peters

4.08

Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition

Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of h… read more

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  • detective
  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
"Don't reach for the halo too soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, even a little maliciously sometimes, before you settle down to being a saint."

-Ellis Peters, Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3)

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19. Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case

By: Francis Durbridge

3.83

Format: 4 pages, MP3 Book

For thirty years the fictional crime novelist and detective Paul Temple, together with his Fleet St… read more

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  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
  • audiobook
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20. The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War

By: Giles Milton

4.42

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

From internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the motl… read more

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  • audiobook
  • british literature
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21. A Man Who Seemed Real: A Story of Love, Lies, Fear and Kindness

By: Elizabeth Tebby Germaine

4.41

Format: 283 pages, Kindle Edition

A MAN WHO SEEMED REAL - a story of love, lies, fear and kindness Jonathan has lost something huge … read more

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"This sounds admirable! I do so much admire what you are doing. Using this wonderful old house."

-Elizabeth Tebby Germaine, A Man Who Seemed Real: A Story of Love, Lies, Fear and Kindness

"Alisha was now sitting in a shabby armchair with her face buried in a tissue. ‘It’s when someone is kind,’ she whispered, ‘You can keep going until someone is kind."

-Elizabeth Tebby Germaine, A Man Who Seemed Real: A Story of Love, Lies, Fear and Kindness

"…the painting was now all finished, she would leave the masking tape on till it dried. It was satisfying to do this. A job with a beginning, middle and end, and people to have dinner with. Don’t thin…"

-Elizabeth Tebby Germaine, A Man Who Seemed Real: A Story of Love, Lies, Fear and Kindness

"Hi Hazel Well here I am in the office and it’s dead quiet. What I’ll do is email pics of some of the stuff in the files and the comments with them. This is exactly what you wanted – stuff about the G…"

-Elizabeth Tebby Germaine, A Man Who Seemed Real: A Story of Love, Lies, Fear and Kindness

12 Top fiction books like Monk's Hood (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #3) by Ellis Peters

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The Riddle of St. Leonard's (Owen Archer, #5)

Candace Robb

4.07

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A Trail of Ink (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #3)

Melvin R. Starr

4.06

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Rest Not in Peace (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #6)

Melvin R. Starr

3.86

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The Abbot's Agreement (Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Chronicles #7)

Melvin R. Starr

4.00

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23 Best fiction books like Prince Edward's Warrant (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, #11) by Melvin R. Starr

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The Sanctuary Sparrow (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #7)

Ellis Peters

4.08

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The Heretic's Apprentice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #16)

Ellis Peters

4.16

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The Potter's Field (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #17)

Ellis Peters

4.53

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The Silent Cry (William Monk, #8)

Anne Perry

4.38

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