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Books set in 12th C

The Hermit of Eyton Forest

Style:  Average

Attitude:  Positive

Richard Ludel dies leaving his 10-year-old son, Richard, heir to the estates.

Historical, Detective

Monk's Hood

Style:  Average

Attitude:  Edifying

Gervase Bonel dies of poisoning before an agreement to hand his manor over to Shrewsbury Abbey can be ratified.

Historical, Detective

The Raven in the Foregate

Style:  Average

Attitude:  Unobjectionable

Father Adam, easy-going parish priest of the Foregate parish, dies and is replaced by Father Ailnoth, a scholarly and zealous cleric who brings a housekeeper and a young servant, Benet, who is put to work helping Brother Cadfael in the garden.

Historical, Detective

The Sanctuary Sparrow

Style:  Average

Attitude:  Unobjectionable

Liliwin, a wandering minstrel, is thrown out of Daniel Aurifaber's wedding feast after a jug is broken during his juggling act.

Historical, Detective