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Ellis Peters, born on September 28, 1913, and died on October 14, 1995, was a renowned British historical novel writer. Her works are set in medieval England, particularly focusing on the life of monasteries.

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All Cadfael Ifs Men Ends God Thinking Justice Mercy Reason Saint Trust Truth World Eternity Evil Faith Folly Giving Half Heaven

Famous Ellis Peters Quotes

“Life goes not in a straight line, lad, but in a circle. The first half we spend venturing as far as the world's end from home and kin and stillness, and the latter half brings us back, by roundabout ways but surely, to that state from which we set out.”

World Way Firsts Ends States Home Lines Half Circles Latter Stillness Straight Lines Lad

Book:Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

Source: Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

“Too much trust is folly, in an imperfect world.”

World Too Much Trust Folly Imperfect A Perfect World Imperfect World

Book:Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

Source: Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

“Of all the reports that fly about the world, ill news is the surest of all to arrive!”

World News Ill Reports

Book:The Pilgrim Of Hate

Source: The Pilgrim Of Hate

About the Author

Born: September 28, 1913
Died: October 14, 1995
Known for: Author
Quotes: 63

Books & Sources

Brother Cadfael: The Complete ChroniclesRelated source material

One Corpse Too ManyRelated source material

A Morbid Taste for BonesRelated source material

Dead Man's RansomRelated source material

The Potter's FieldRelated source material

A Rare Benedictine: The Advent Of Brother CadfaelRelated source material

St. Peter's FairRelated source material

The Confession of Brother HaluinRelated source material

The Heretic's ApprenticeRelated source material

The Hermit Of Eyton ForestRelated source material

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