Ellis Peters Books in Order
Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM, is a renowned author of historical fiction, particularly her murder mysteries, often set in medieval or modern times. Born in the village of Horsehay, Shropshire, England, with Welsh ancestry, she drew inspiration from her roots in many of her short stories and books. Pargeter's administrative role in the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II earned her the British Empire Medal - BEM. Under her pseudonym Ellis Peters, she penned the highly acclaimed Brother Cadfael medieval mystery series, which was adapted into successful television films. A prolific writer, translator, and historian, Pargeter's works span multiple genres and have been widely acclaimed for their historical accuracy and engaging storytelling. Her translations of Czech classics have also been honoured and celebrated.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Ellis Peters
- #1AmazonA Morbid Taste for Bones(1977)
- #2AmazonOne Corpse Too Many(1979)
- #3AmazonMonk's Hood(1980)
- #4AmazonSaint Peter's Fair(1981)
- #5AmazonThe Leper Of St. Giles(1981)
- #6AmazonThe Virgin in the Ice(1982)
- #7AmazonThe Sanctuary Sparrow(1983)
- #8AmazonThe Devil's Novice(1983)
- #9AmazonDead Man's Ransom(1984)
- #10AmazonThe Pilgrim of Hate(1984)
- #11AmazonAn Excellent Mystery(1985)
- #12AmazonThe Raven in the Foregate(1986)
- #13AmazonThe Rose Rent(1986)
- #14AmazonThe Hermit of Eyton Forest(1987)
- #15AmazonThe Confession of Brother Haluin(1988)
- #16AmazonA Rare Benedictine(1988)
- #17AmazonThe Heretic's Apprentice(1989)
- #18AmazonThe Potter's Field(1989)
- #19AmazonThe Summer of the Danes(1991)
- #20AmazonThe Holy Thief(1992)
- #21AmazonEye Witness(1993)
- #22AmazonThe Price of Light(1993)
- #23AmazonBrother Cadfael's Penance(1994)
- #1AmazonFallen Into the Pit(1951)
- #2AmazonDeath and the Joyful Woman(1961)
- #3AmazonFlight of a Witch(1964)
- #4AmazonA Nice Derangement of Epitaphs(1965)
- #5AmazonThe Piper on the Mountain(1966)
- #6AmazonBlack Is the Colour of My True Love's Heart(1967)
- #7AmazonThe Grass Widow's Tale(1968)
- #8AmazonThe House of Green Turf(1969)
- #9AmazonMourning Raga(1969)
- #10AmazonThe Knocker on Death's Door(1970)
- #11AmazonDeath to the Landlords(1972)
- #12AmazonCity of Gold and Shadows(1973)
- #13AmazonRainbow's End(1978)
- #1AmazonMurder under the Christmas Tree(2016)
- #2AmazonMurder on Christmas Eve(2017)
- #3AmazonA Very Murderous Christmas(2018)
- #4AmazonMurder at Christmas(2019)
- #5AmazonMurder in Midwinter(2020)
- #6AmazonMurder on a Winter's Night(2021)
- #7AmazonMurder in the Falling Snow(2022)
- #8AmazonHistorical Whodunits(1993)
- #9Amazon2nd Culprit(1993)
- #10AmazonThe Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits(1993)
- #11AmazonFeline Felonies(1995)
- #12AmazonMurder in Midsummer: Classic Mysteries for the Holidays(2019)
- #13AmazonMurder Under the Sun(2024)
- #1AmazonHoliday with Violence(1952)
- #2AmazonAunt Helen(1958)
- #3AmazonDeath Mask(1959)
- #4AmazonThe Will and the Deed(1960)
- #5AmazonThe Funeral of Figaro(1962)
- #6AmazonThe Horn of Roland(1974)
- #7AmazonNever Pick up Hitch-hikers!(1976)
- #8AmazonFair Young Phoenix(2020)
- #9AmazonThe Assize of the Dying(1958)
- #10AmazonThe Trinity Cat(2006)
About Ellis Peters
Edith Mary Pargeter, OBE, BEM, is a renowned author of historical fiction, particularly her murder mysteries, often set in medieval or modern times. Born in the village of Horsehay, Shropshire, England, with Welsh ancestry, she drew inspiration from her roots in many of her short stories and books. Pargeter's administrative role in the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II earned her the British Empire Medal - BEM. Under her pseudonym Ellis Peters, she penned the highly acclaimed Brother Cadfael medieval mystery series, which was adapted into successful television films. A prolific writer, translator, and historian, Pargeter's works span multiple genres and have been widely acclaimed for their historical accuracy and engaging storytelling. Her translations of Czech classics have also been honoured and celebrated.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!