A morbid taste for bones Book

The mid 12th century England in the Abbey of Shrewsbury lives a Welsh Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael, an unusual member in as he fought and killed in the Holy Land during a bloody crusade, known women intimately, a soldier, captain of a ship too, however now retired to the quiet life of a monastery raising crops to feed his fellow "inmates" and doing quite interesting experiments to improve them, a scientist without a title. Weeding unwanted plants may seem a tedious work for a man who experienced astonishing events still this is his wish, the tranquil life no problems just live... During this era honored saints bones are displayed in churches , abbeys and religious institutions to bring the faithful and they will leave a gratuity, it is the rage, prosperity, fame for anyone fortunate enough to find them, the cults spring up to benefit all they believe. Prior Robert the ambitious, intelligent monk is maneuvering to succeed mild- mannered Abbott Heribert, looking around to discover an appropriate candidate a long process though, still Wales a separate country then not conquered until 1288 by the English is a fertile ground and Saint Winifred a 7th century woman who established a convent that brought much fame to her is picked. Brother Cadfael is overjoyed to be chosen to join the mission and travel to Wales, the rather weak Abbott agrees no surprise there, the wonderful relic will soon be back home hopefully in the great Abbey of the blessed
church of Saint Peter and Paul and the curious Cadfael is intrigued on visiting his native land, besides the only monk who speaks the Welsh language obviously a valuable ability for any quest.This being a murder mystery a victim falls a man who apposed the taking of their local heroine, his daughter is anxious to arrest the murderer and the proper punishment to the vile culprit . Father Huw the priest of Gwytherin were the grave of Winifred is , an amiable man he knows that his people are against the thief, yes a crime yet sanctioned by the authorities, the bishop, and prince don't realize this . Cadfael needs to investigate and the killer brought in to pay for his misdeeds, but difficulties are many, a dagger thrust in his back caused the crime, clues are hard to unearth. A good book to digest and the atmosphere gives the modern reader a look in what medieval life was like, unpleasant, yes you feel it. My first Ellis Peters mystery and not the last those who enjoy the past will be happy they read this, I did...