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The Devil's Novice, the eighth novel in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series, follows Brother Cadfael as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of the Bishop's envoy. The plot unfolds in September of 1140, amidst the turmoil of civil war, where Brother Cadfael's keen interest in the underdog leads him to help the nightmare-plagued novice Meriet. As Cadfael delves into the complexities of family dynamics and unravels the motives behind the crimes, the historical era, mystery, and the character-driven narrative come together to create a compelling and engaging story.
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In the autumn of 1140 the Benedictine monastery at Shrewsbury finds its new novice Meriet Aspley a bit disturbing. The younger son of a prominent family, Meriet is meek and biddable by day, but his sleep is rife with nightmares so violent that they earn him the name of "Devil's Novice". Shunned by the other monks, Aspley attracts the concern of Brother Cadfael. Then a body appears, that of a young priest last seen at the Aspley estate. Can Meriet be involved in the death? As events take a sinister turn, it falls to Brother Cadfael to detect the truth.
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