Cadfael: One Corpse Too Many

Ellis Peters' intuitive 12th century detective is a good man in an evil world.

In One Corpse Too Many Peters find a suspicious dead body at the site of a recent execution that was ordered by the king. With the local sheriff by his side, Cadfael uncovers data that soon carves out the identity of the murderer.


War-torn medieval England provides the setting for this award-winning series and PBS Mystery! favorite starring Sir Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius, Gladiator). Having joined Shrewsbury Abbey after years as a Crusader, Brother Cadfael uses his knowledge of the natural world - and of the treachery man is capable of - to bring the guilty to account and safeguard the innocent. Based on the bestselling books by Ellis Peters, these riveting mysteries offer a fascinating glimpse into the past. "Enchanting!...Medieval England comes marvelously alive." - The Washington Post