All the Brother Cadfael books by Ellis Peters are wonderful--I own all of them and am rereading them. They are set in the 12th century and follow this monks life through part of the time when Maud and Stephen were fighting for the throne of England--history definitely impacts the books. The only reason I have to buy more is because my daughter-in-law is stealing them! These books have no graphic sex, a romance in most, characters that develop over time in there relationships, and a wonderful sense of peace and humanity in the books. I can't recommend them too highly. PS The first one, A Morbid Taste for Bones, is good but may not have the depth of the others. Keep going!
BROTHER CADFAEL CHRONICLE
