Set in the autumn of 1140, The Devil's Novice tells the story of Meriet Aspley, the new novice at a Benedictine monastery who is plagued by violent nightmares. When a body is discovered, Cadfael must determine if Meriet is involved. With a sinister turn of events, Cadfael races against time to uncover the truth.

The Devil's Novice

The character of Cadfael himself is a Welsh Benedictine monk living at Shrewsbury Abbey, in western England, in the first half of the 12th century. The historically accurate stories are set between about 1135 and about 1145, during "The Anarchy", the destructive contest for the crown of England between King Stephen and Empress Maud.As a character, …

The Devil's Novice

Ellis Peters