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During the 12th‑century monastic life at Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Haluin experiences a near‑death event that exposes a complicated family web. His insights, combined with the abbey’s calm, seed a subtle mystery that intertwines lineage, faith, and subtle intrigue.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Edith Pargeter
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