Book Series · 6 Books

The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Books

In order from Monk's Hood to The Pilgrim of Hate.

The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series is a set of 6 chapter books by Ellis Peters, published between 1980 and 1984. Most books run about 260 pages.

Monk's Hood
St. Peter's Fair
The Leper of Saint Giles
The Virgin in the Ice
The Sanctuary Sparrow
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Monk's Hood
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Book #3 · Chapter Book · 1980

Monk's Hood

By Ellis Peters

A monk must clear an innocent boy's name in a deadly poisoning at the abbey.

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Summary: Brother Cadfael, a monk and herbalist, faces a deadly mystery when a guest at the abbey is poisoned with monk’s-hood oil from his own stores. The victim's wife, Richildis, is Cadfael's former love, and her son, Edwin, is accused of the crime. Convinced of Edwin's innocence, Cadfael must unravel the truth using his herbal knowledge and insight into human nature. Can he uncover the real murderer before it's too late, or will his past cloud his judgment in this medieval whodunit?
In reading order

The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series

6 books · Published 1980–1984

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#3 in Series
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Monk's Hood

Chapter Book · 1980

A monk must clear an innocent boy's name in a deadly poisoning at the abbey.

#4

St. Peter's Fair

Chapter Book · 1981

A merchant's murder at a medieval fair leads to danger and intrigue for a monk detective.

#5
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The Leper of Saint Giles

Chapter Book · 1981

A monk uncovers a deadly secret in a leper colony after a wedding turns murderous.

#6

The Virgin in the Ice

Chapter Book · 1982

A monk searches for missing siblings amid civil war chaos.

#7

The Sanctuary Sparrow

Chapter Book · 1983

A minstrel seeks sanctuary, accused of crimes. Can truth and love prevail?

#10

The Pilgrim of Hate

Chapter Book · 1984

A monk must uncover a knight's killer among pilgrims during a holy celebration.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series?

There are 6 books in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series. It began with Monk's Hood in 1980, and the newest book, The Pilgrim of Hate, was published in 1984.

What order should you read the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael books in?

Start with Monk's Hood and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

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Ellis Peters

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