by Rebecca Flint Marx
synopsis
After Brother Eluric, a young monk, begins courting a beautiful young widow in Shrewsbury town he is found brutally murdered. Cadfael's (Derek Jacobi) ensuing investigation lead from Eluric's death to another murder, which exposes the greed and hypocrisy at work amongst the town's residents. The widow, meanwhile, has no interest in any of her numerous suitors, but ends up finding love with a very unlikely candidate for her affections.
characteristics
- Monk
- Investigation
- Hypocrite
- Star Detectives
- Widower
- Hypocrisy
- Greed
- Abbey
- Avarice
- Donation
- Donor
- Estate
