"A Morbid Taste for Bones"

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The paper examines this work of historical fiction and mystery that shows the interests and field of knowledge of historian Edith Pargeter, the real name of the author. The paper discusses how Peters includes a great deal about village life and the religious life in the twelfth century. The paper relates that Peters is also skillful at evoking thoughts and emotions by outward signs that can be observed and described.

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"Within this framework, Peters includes a great deal about village life and the religious life in the twelfth century. One element often used for dramatic effect involves unequal power relations, which in the era depicted have an authoritarian element tied to the power of the Church. This is evident as Sioned hints that her father might have been murdered on the orders of Robert, the prior, who shows his authority when answering. Peers contrasts the two as they face one another, "staring upon each other like adversaries in the lists before the baton falls" (101), a description right from the period involved."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Peters, Ellis. A Morbid Taste for Bones. New York: Fawcett, 1977.

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