The medieval era cases of a Crusader-turned-Monk who investigates mysteries in the Norman English town of Shrewsbury.
Cast:Derek Jacobi , Michael Culver , Julian Firth , Terrence Hardiman , Mark Charnock , Albie Woodington , Eoin McCarthy , Sean Pertwee , Peter Copley , Raymond Llewellyn , Anthony Green , Gábor Urmai , Sarah Badel , Shane Hickmott , Steven Beard , Robin Laing , Julian Glover , John Bennett
Dire deeds during a winter storm leave Brother Oswin beaten near to death, Sister Hilaria dead, and a pair of young siblings lost in the woods fleeing Lord Stephen's men.
An elitist cleric is murdered, and Cadfael delves into the Ashby family dynamics to discern why its troublesome younger son joins the order then claims to own the deed.
Cadfael and a deputation of monks from Shrewsbury are dispatched to Wales to recover the remains of martyred St. Winifred over the objections of the local lord and residents.