THE HERETICS APPRENTICE: In the summer of 1143 two visitors arrive at the Abbey of Saint Peter & Saint Paul- one dead & two very much alive. But when a violent death ensues Brother Cafael is called once more to turn detective & solve the murder- but matters are complicated still further by the marvellous treasure box in Elaves care...THE POTTERS FIELD: During the ploughing of the Potters Field in October 1143 the grisly remains of a womans body are unearthed. Abandoned by her husband the tenant potter rumour had it that the woman had returned to her homel&- perhaps with a lover. But the discovery of the corpse on Abbey land raises all sorts of questions. THE SUMMER OF THE DANES: In April 1144 Brother Cadfael leaves his monastery once more representing the bishop on a matter of church diplomacy. Cadfael does not forsee trouble on this errand but then becomes entangled in the affairs of Heledd a young woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage & in conflict between Owain Gwynedd & his treacherous brother Cadwaladr...