Set in 1140s Shrewsbury, this historical mystery follows Brother Cadfael as he fights off armed townsmen to save a terrified young man seeking sanctuary. Accused of robbery and murder, the truth and the treasure may uncover a deadlier sin than thievery. A finely written gem from the master of medieval intrigue.

The Sanctuary Sparrow

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 Sanctuary Sparrow

Ellis Peters