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      The Rose Rent

      by Ellis Peters
      Published
      Jun 1987
      Main Genre
      Historical Mystery Hist. Mystery
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      240
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      A Brother Cadfael Mystery Book 13

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      A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22nd. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey or the contract is void. When nature finally complies, a pious monk is sent to pay the rent--and is found murdered beside the hacked rose-bush.

      The abbey's wise herbalist, Brother Cadfael, follows the trail of bloodied petals. He knows the lovely widow's dowry is far greater with her house included, and she will likely wed again. But before Cadfael can ponder if a greedy suitor has done this dreadful deed, another crime is committed. Now the good monk must thread his way through a tangle more tortuous than the widow's thorny bushes--or there will be more tears ...

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      Book 13
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      Suspense

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      Cozy Mystery Historical Historical Mystery

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