One Corpse Too Many: A Novel of Suspense (the second Brother Cadfael medieval mystery)
New York: William Morrow and Co, 1980. First American edition. Hardcover. First American edition.. Fine, apparently unread copy in equally fine dust jacket. The second book in this historical mystery series set in 12th century England featuring monk/apothecary/sleuth Brother Cadfael. Hardcover. 191 pp. When the town of Shrewsbury is captured by Stephen, one of two royal cousins battling for the throne of England, Brother Cadfael is asked to administer rites to the hanged prisoners. Cadfael soon discovers that the body count is one too many. There is no doubt in his mind that one of the hanged men was not executed-but murdered. Cadfael decides to enlist the aid of a lovely young fugitive who proves to be the perfect sidekick to the discerning monk. Together they watch and plot as new evidence comes to light. The Cadfael series of historical mysteries were adapted for ITV and PBS television in the late 1990s and starred Sir Derek Jacobi in the title role. Fine / fine. Item #E34643
ISBN: 0688036309
Price: $100.00