Ellis Peters
Ellis Peters (1913-1995), pseudonym of Edith Mary Pargeter, was an acclaimed British author known for her historical crime novels. Born in Shropshire, she developed a lifelong passion for history and archaeology. Her most famous creation is the Benedictine monk detective Cadfael, featured in 20 novels set in the 12th century. Peters's meticulously researched books blend historical detail with gripping mysteries. They have been praised for their atmospheric settings, complex characters, and insights into medieval life. Her work earned her numerous accolades, including the British Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Peters's novels have been translated into over 30 languages and continue to be widely read and enjoyed.
Book Series by Ellis Peters
Inspector Felse Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Fallen Into the Pit | 1951 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death and the Joyful Woman | 1961 | Buy on Amazon |
| Flight of a Witch | 1964 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs | 1965 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Piper on the Mountain | 1966 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Is the Colour of My True Love's Heart | 1967 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Grass Widow's Tale | 1968 | Buy on Amazon |
| The House of Green Turf | 1969 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mourning Raga | 1969 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Knocker on Death's Door | 1970 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death to the Landlords | 1972 | Buy on Amazon |
| City of Gold and Shadows | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rainbow's End | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Morbid Taste for Bones | 1977 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Corpse Too Many | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Monk's Hood | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| Saint Peter's Fair | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Leper Of St. Giles | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Virgin in the Ice | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sanctuary Sparrow | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Devil's Novice | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Man's Ransom | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pilgrim of Hate | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Excellent Mystery | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Raven in the Foregate | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rose Rent | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hermit of Eyton Forest | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Confession of Brother Haluin | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Rare Benedictine | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heretic's Apprentice | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Potter's Field | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Summer of the Danes | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Holy Thief | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eye Witness | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Price of Light | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brother Cadfael's Penance | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
Ellis Peters Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday with Violence | 1952 | Buy on Amazon |
| Aunt Helen | 1958 | Buy on Amazon |
| Death Mask | 1959 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Will and the Deed | 1960 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Funeral of Figaro | 1962 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Horn of Roland | 1974 | Buy on Amazon |
| Never Pick up Hitch-hikers! | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fair Young Phoenix | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Ellis Peters Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Assize of the Dying | 1958 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Trinity Cat | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Ellis Peters Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strongholds and Sanctuaries | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
Murderous Christmas Stories Series
Murder under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season
2016
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Murder under the Christmas Tree: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on Christmas Eve | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Very Murderous Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder at Christmas: Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder on a Winter's Night | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in the Falling Snow | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Ellis Peters Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Whodunits | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2nd Culprit | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Feline Felonies | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder in Midsummer: Classic Mysteries for the Holidays | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
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