Cadfael: The Complete Collection

The Washington Post exclaims, "Medieval England comes marvelously alive" in Cadfael. Sir Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius) masterfully portrays a gentle 12th-century monk with a gift for solving murders. Enjoy the satisfying solutions in this duluxe edition, featuring all 13 riveting mysteries. Extras include commentary by the star, materials from author Ellis Peters and production notes. As seen on PBS.

One Corpse Too Many Cadfael is called upon to bury soldiers executed after an army uprising, but he finds an extra dead man among the casualties.

The Sanctuary Sparrow When a goldsmith is attacked and left for dead, Cadfael strives to prevent mob justice and the death of an innocent man.

The Leper of St. Giles Cadfael becomes suspicious when a cruel, old baron betrothed to a kind, wealthy orphan disappears on the eve of the wedding.

Monk's Hood A prosperous landowner disinherits his stepson and wills his estate to the abbey. When the man is poisoned, Cadfael searches for the reasons behind his generosity.

The Virgin in the Ice Cadfael revisits his secular past while investigating the death of a young woman found frozen at the bottom of a brook.

The Devil's Novice The gruesome death of a cleric causes Cadfael to question the motives of a young man who recently asked to join the abbey.

St. Peter's Fair A merchant's murder casts a pall on the fair festivities, and Cadfael believes something more sinister than tradesman greed is at work.

A Morbid Taste for Bones Cadfael treks to Wales to gather holy relics for the abbey, but a murder during the journey may make it impossible to return home.

The Raven in the Foregate When a harsh and unforgiving priest is found dead, Cadfael must decide which parishioner was angry enough to kill.

The Rose Rent Cadfael investigates a link between the violent death of a young monk and the disappearance of a beautiful widow.

The Pilgrim of Hate When a body turns up in a leather sack during the annual "Cripples' Day" pilgrimage, Cadfael uncovers a twisted tale of retribution.

The Potter's Field A woman's skeleton is unearthed in a field recently donated to the abbey, forcing Cadfael to investigate the life of the newest monk in his order.

The Holy Thief The disappearance of the holy relics of Saint Winifred implicates two visiting monks tasked with obtaining money to rebuild their ransacked monastery.

Directed by Graham Theakston, Ken Grieve, Richard Stroud
Written by Edith Pargeter, Russell Lewis< br> Produced by Stephen Smallwood
Executive Produced by Ted Childs
Original Music by Colin Towns
Cinematography by Nyika Jancsó
Film Editing by Jamie McCoan
Costume Design by Maria Hruby