21 volumes of stories by Ellis Peters starring Brother Cadfael of the monastery in Shrewsbury, set in the 12 Century. Many episodes later filmed starring Derek Jacobi. These are delightful tales with characters which develop and become like old friends as the stories advance throughout several years of history and 21 volumes. The author knows the areas in Shropshire, especially Shrewsbury, very well and describes them in detail. Some landmarks are still identifiable today.