Following the siege of Shrewsbury, a town in southwest England, Brother Cadfael, a member of the Benedictine Order, steps forward to solve a murder that someone attempted to cover up among the dead of the battle. He searches for a young woman in hiding, encounters potential allies (or enemies), and uncovers the murderer in a very surprising conclusion! Enter the Anarchy and the fascinating medieval world of Cadfael, a man who has been soldier, sailor, herbalist, and now detective!
This book is really good. Read it!