14 must-read medieval books like Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4) by Ellis Peters

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Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

By: Ellis Peters

4.11

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in…

"Child, [death] is with us always,"

-Ellis Peters, Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

"There has many a man gone through that gate without a safe-conduct, who will reach heaven ahead of some who were escorted through with absolution and ceremony, and had their affairs in order. Kings and princes of the church may find shepherds and serfs preferred before them, and some who claim they have done great good may have to give place to poor wretches who have done wrong and acknowledge it, and have tried to make amends."

-Ellis Peters, Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

If you liked the medieval plot in Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4) by Ellis Peters , here is a list of 14 books like this:

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1. The Servant's Tale (Sister Frevisse, #2)

By: Margaret Frazer

4.01

Format: 240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Sister Frevisse is sinfully good at discerning the mysteries of the soul--and solving the crimes of… 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 Novice's Tale (Sister Frevisse, #1)

By: Margaret Frazer

3.46

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

It is the year of Our Lord's grace 1431, and the nuns of England's St. Frideswide sweetly chant the… read more

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

By: Carolyn M. Bowen

4.36

Format: 382 pages, Hardcover

None read more

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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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13. 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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14. The King's Justice (Stanton & Barling, #1)

By: E.M. Powell

3.99

Format: 281 pages, Kindle Edition

A murder that defies logic—and a killer still on the loose. England, 1176. Aelred Barling, estee… read more

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  • british literature
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  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
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15. The Easter Sepulchre (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #13)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.22

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

'Sir Hugh is in top form tracking down the wily killer of local clerics while eating his way throug… read more

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  • detective
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
Cover of Without a Trace (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #12) by Melvin R. Starr

16. 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
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  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
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17. Ordeal by Fire (A Bradecote and Catchpoll Investigation, #2)

By: Sarah Hawkswood

4.23

Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition

September 1143. Sergeant Catchpoll hopes a fire at a Worcester silversmith's is just an accident, b… read more

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18. Master Wycliffe’s Summons (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon #14)

By: Melvin R. Starr

4.13

Format: 233 pages, Paperback

One of Master John Wycliffe’s scholars is found dead after a thunderstorm. Was he struck by lightni… read more

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  • medieval
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19. 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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  • mystery
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  • medieval
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  • audiobook
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20. 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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  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
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21. Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

By: Ellis Peters

4.11

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • mystery
  • historical mystery
  • medieval
  • crime
  • audiobook
"Child, [death] is with us always,"

-Ellis Peters, Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

"There has many a man gone through that gate without a safe-conduct, who will reach heaven ahead of some who were escorted through with absolution and ceremony, and had their affairs in order. Kings a…"

-Ellis Peters, Saint Peter's Fair (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #4)

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