THE VIRGIN IN THE ICE (Brother Cadfael Mysteries)
Series: Brother Cadfael (6)
Publisher: Fawcett
Published: March 12, 1984
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780449205372
First sentence: It was early in November of 1139 that the tide of civil war, lately so sluggish and inactive, rose suddenly to sweep over the city of Worcester, wash away half its livestock, property and women, and send all those of its inhabitants who could get away in time scurrying for their lives northwards away from the marauders, to burrow into hiding wherever there was manor or priory, walled town or castle strong enough to afford them shelter.