is a classic British historical mystery series based on the acclaimed Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters. Starring Sir Derek Jacobi, the show ran for four seasons on ITV and became a staple of the PBS Mystery! series in the United States. The Protagonist and Setting
: He serves as the abbey's herbalist, using his worldly knowledge of botany to heal the sick and solve crimes through logic and forensics. Mystery!: Cadfael(1994)
: Unlike his more secluded peers, Cadfael lived a full life as a soldier and sailor, participating in the First Crusade before taking his vows in his 40s. is a classic British historical mystery series based
The series follows , a Welsh Benedictine monk living at Shrewsbury Abbey in the 12th century. Mystery!: Cadfael(1994)
