A harpsichord once owned by a celebrated writer is set to be auctioned.
The instrument belonged to Edith Mary Pargeter, better known by her pen name Ellis Peters, author of the Brother Cadfael novels.
It will go under the hammer at Halls Fine Art’s antiques auction in Shrewsbury on June 17.
The harpsichord is valued at £300 to £500.
Alexander Clement, senior auctioneer at Halls Fine Art, said: "The harpsichord was something Edith wanted to own even though she didn’t actually play it.
"She instead relied on a family member to play it for her.
"With the Brother Cadfael books and the television series being so popular in the United States, I am hoping the harpsichord will attract a lot of interest due to its provenance."
Edith Mary Pargeter died in 1995 at the age of 82 whilst living in Madeley.
She published 18 Cadfael novels and one book of stories featuring him during the 1980s and '90s.
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