(by MartinHafer on 29 November 2013)

The Cadfael series is quality throughout--with lovely acting from Derek Jacobi in the lead, a nice medieval look and some interesting mysteries. This is the third in the series and represents a bit of an improvement over the previous ones--not that they were bad, they weren't. It's just that the story here is a bit stronger--particularly the ending.
The show begins with Iveta de Massard coming to the abbey to marry Baron Huon de Domville, per the wishes of her guardian Godfrid Picard. However, it's obvious to Cadfael that Iveta really isn't excited about marrying the guy, as she already has a boyfriend and the Baron isn't the most pleasant person. So, when he ends up dead, suspicion first falls on her and her old boyfriend. However, when Cadfael begins to investigate, he learn several interesting things--such as a long-time mistress AND something about a mysterious leper. What does all this mean? See the show for yourself.
As I mentioned above, the plot was a bit better in this one and the end is particularly memorable. Well done all around--and evidence that the series was hitting its stride.