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'I recommend this series to all lovers of historical fiction - you will not be disappointed!'
--thebookbag.com
--thebookbag.com
Dublin Evening Herald
'Brehon judge Mara is back on the case in the sunlit Ireland of the 16th century...A cosy read.'
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoyed this book as much as the predecessor, and hope to read more in this series, in due course.
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Murder and Brehon Law
2 July 2008
Format:Hardcover
MICHAELMAS TRIBUTE (Hist. Mys-Mara-Ireland-1500s) - VG
Harrison, Cora - 2nd in series
Macmillan, 2008, UK Hardcopy - ISBN: 9781405092258
First Sentence: The kingdom of the Burren was then an isolated place, with the Atlantic Ocean guarding its northern and western coast, and the broad sweep of the River Shannon encircling its eastern and southern sides.
November 1509 brings the Michaelmas Fair to the kingdom of Burren. It is also time for the citizens to pay tribute, in coin or goods, to their clan lords. The steward of clan MacNamara, who collects tributes for his lord, is found murdered.
Mara, the Brehon responsible for enacting the laws of Burren, calls for the murderer to come forth. When no one does, it is up to her to uncover the killer.
I am fascinated by this series and the idea of Brehon law, which existed in Northwest Ireland until it was displaced by English Law. This is not only a very good mystery, but a look at a different legal system and a time when woman played a significant and valued role.
Mara is wonderfully depicted as a strong, responsible woman, who does make mistakes and is torn by her love life as it is weighed off against the proposal of the King. The secondary characters, the boys in her school and her servants, give dimension to Mara and to the story. Bridget, the cook and housekeeper, is particularly delightful.
The historical and geographic setting is so well written, you feel a part of the time. I am delighted to have found this series and look forward to the next book.
Harrison, Cora - 2nd in series
Macmillan, 2008, UK Hardcopy - ISBN: 9781405092258
First Sentence: The kingdom of the Burren was then an isolated place, with the Atlantic Ocean guarding its northern and western coast, and the broad sweep of the River Shannon encircling its eastern and southern sides.
November 1509 brings the Michaelmas Fair to the kingdom of Burren. It is also time for the citizens to pay tribute, in coin or goods, to their clan lords. The steward of clan MacNamara, who collects tributes for his lord, is found murdered.
Mara, the Brehon responsible for enacting the laws of Burren, calls for the murderer to come forth. When no one does, it is up to her to uncover the killer.
I am fascinated by this series and the idea of Brehon law, which existed in Northwest Ireland until it was displaced by English Law. This is not only a very good mystery, but a look at a different legal system and a time when woman played a significant and valued role.
Mara is wonderfully depicted as a strong, responsible woman, who does make mistakes and is torn by her love life as it is weighed off against the proposal of the King. The secondary characters, the boys in her school and her servants, give dimension to Mara and to the story. Bridget, the cook and housekeeper, is particularly delightful.
The historical and geographic setting is so well written, you feel a part of the time. I am delighted to have found this series and look forward to the next book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fraud! Duplicate! Same as "Secret and Unlawful Killing"
10 May 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The is the same book as "Secret and Unlawful Killing". Good book but I got conned into paying for it twice thinking it was the third of the series.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Kindle price of this book is preposterous
4 May 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Macmillan must be joking if they think they can insist on charging 50% more than the paperback price for the Kindle edition. Disgraceful!
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