: The mysteries are set against the backdrop of The Anarchy , a brutal civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud. Notable Features of the Series Cadfael" The Sanctuary Sparrow (TV Episode 1994) - IMDb
: 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)
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 : The mysteries are set against the backdrop