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Cadfael, the central character of the Cadfael Chronicles, is a Benedictine monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey, in the English county of Shropshire. Cadfael himself is a Welshman and uses patronymics in the Welsh fashion, naming himself Cadfael ap Meilyr ap Dafydd (Cadfael son of Meilyr son of Dafydd).
Cadfael is a historical mystery series based on the novels by Ellis Peters, starring Derek Jacobi as a 12th-century monk and detective. The series aired on ITV from 1994 to 1998 and featured various guest stars and adaptations of the books.
A series of historical murder mysteries by Ellis Peters, featuring a Welsh monk who solves crimes in 12th-century England. Learn about the books, characters, themes and historical background of the popular genre.
Cadfael is a British mystery television series, broadcast on ITV between 29 May 1994 and 28 December 1998, based on the medieval detective series The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters, the pen...
A collection of historical mystery novels featuring a Welsh monk in 12th-century England. Explore the books, ratings, reviews, and previews of the series by Ellis Peters and Glyn Houston.
May 28, 1994 · Seen on the PBS Mystery! series, this haunting tales stars Sir Derek Jacobi as Brother Cadfael, the crime-solving monk of medieval Shewsbury. When a fat, old baron and a beautiful, wealthy orphan are to be wed at the abbey, all of Shrewsbury turns out to see the unlikely pair ride into town.
Ellis Peters's Cadfael book series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
