My rating at Goodreads: 5 of 5 stars
This is an absolute “must have” for those who have enjoyed the books and/or have followed the TV series.
The Cadfael books portray a twelfth century monk and herbalist who was also the “Sherlock Holmes” of his day. There must be about 20 books which describe his exploits within a framework of historical fact and fiction, with a fascinating blend of people and places recurring throughout the tales.
The 400 pages of the Cadfael Companion is an exceptional guide to about 1000 characters and places, plants and herbs. There is a glossary of medieval terms and maps of Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the Welsh border around which his life was centred. Throughout there are marvellous illustrations which add so much to the text.
The books take on a new life with the Companion beside you. The historical framework within which Cadfael worked can be so much more deeply appreciated with just a few references while you read.
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