A well-balanced mix of Nonfiction, General Fiction, Romance and Mystery in the lightweight softcover format preferred by many readers. Selections are a blend of international authors, chosen for the broadest appeal. There are also some carefully selected backlist titles by proven favorite authors. Abbot Radulfus of the abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Shrewsbury is summoned to London to meet the papal legate. On his return he brings a young priest, the legate's recommendation for the vacancy in the adjacent parish of Holy Cross, known as the Foregate. This man has great gifts, but falls short on humility. In his party comes a boy to work in Brother Cadfael's garden. Brilliant and outgoing, the boy shows little priestly calling. Then the priest, already a hated man, is found drowned in the millpool on Christmas morning, casting a wide circle of suspicion ...