I was just turned on to Brother Cadfael and his escapades in western England, in the first half of the 12th century.  The character of Brother Cadfael was created by the linguist-scholar Edith Pargeter under the name “Ellis Peters” and orignally appeared in a series of novels as well as on the radio.  I am currently watching the television series which stars Derek Jacobi who also portrayed the Roman emperor Claudius in the television series, I, Claudius.

I’m just getting started on Series I which was first aired in 1994 but so far I am hooked.  Given that the series was set in 12th century England I was skeptical but the character of Brother Cadfael is well developed and the stories are both entertaining and intriguing.  If you get the chance I highly recommend you check it out.