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'A clever plot, ingeniously resolved...the atmosphere of 7th century Ireland is so well recaptured that it becomes absolutely real.' (SHOTS )
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The Abbey of Imleach, in the south-west Irish kingdom of Muman, now rivals Armagh as the centre of the faith in Ireland. For the founder of the abbey was none other than St Ailbe, the man who brought Christianity to Muman, converted its king and baptised him at Cashel in AD448.
But now, calamity has struck the community of the abbey. Not only has an elderly monk suddenly disappeared, but the holy relics of St Ailbe have also vanished. These sacred relics are not just the concern of the abbey's community but are a priceless icon and political symbol of the entire kingdom. So who would have dared to take them?
Sister Fidelma, together with Saxon Brother Eadulf, are asked to investigate. It seems there is more to the disappearances than meets the eye; much more. Fidelma gradually uncovers a sinister conspiracy, in which the participants will stop at nothing - even murder - to achieve their aims ...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The author Peter Tremayne obviously has a great knowledge of Ireland in the 7th century and also on the Irish Law of the period. His Sister Fidelma book are attracting what can only be described as a cult following, but they are of interest to anyone who likes historical novels or mysteries. This series of books are set in Ireland in the 7th century, a time when there was total equality for women. The lead character is the beguiling Sister Fidelma. She is a brilliant scholar, a leading authority on Irish law and the sister of a king. This is also a period in history when celibacy was not yet a part of religious life.
AD 666, an old monk and a set of relics have disappeared during the night from the Abbey of Imleach. Obviously the monk who has gone missing is of great concern to the Abbey, but the missing relics are of much greater concern. The relics are the political symbol of the entire kingdom and their disappearance threatens to undermine the peace and stability of the land.
While on a visit to the Abbey, Sister Fidelma is asked to investigate the matter and with the help of her friend and companion Brother Eadulf, Fidelma begins slowly but surely to unravel the mystery, but there are people who will stop at nothing, including murder to achieve their way.
AD 666, an old monk and a set of relics have disappeared during the night from the Abbey of Imleach. Obviously the monk who has gone missing is of great concern to the Abbey, but the missing relics are of much greater concern. The relics are the political symbol of the entire kingdom and their disappearance threatens to undermine the peace and stability of the land.
While on a visit to the Abbey, Sister Fidelma is asked to investigate the matter and with the help of her friend and companion Brother Eadulf, Fidelma begins slowly but surely to unravel the mystery, but there are people who will stop at nothing, including murder to achieve their way.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another superb story from Peter Tremayne. This book was a book I couldn't put down. Peter Tremayne really brings his characters alive- a real rival for Ellis Peters! If you have never read Peter Tremayne before don't worry, his books are easy to read, exciting till the very end and can be enjoyed again and again. This story is I believe one of his best as the secrecy and mystery surrounding the murders that occur makes this story truly life-like.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another superb story from Peter Tremayne. This book was a book I couldn't put down. Peter Tremayne really brings his characters alive- a real rival for Ellis Peters! If you have never read Peter Tremayne before don't worry, his books are easy to read, exciting till the very end and can be enjoyed again and again. This story is I believe one of his best as the secrecy and mystery surrounding the murders that occur makes this story truly life-like.
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A fine mystery very much in the mould of Cadfael. But the action is disturbed by a lot of info-dumping about aspects of Celtic history. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Constant Bookworm
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The author Peter Tremayne obviously has a great knowledge of Ireland in the 7th century and also on the Irish Law of the period. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2007 by J. Chippindale
The best Fidelma I have read so far
Highly escapist and engrossing.
A serious Celtic Whodunnit.
A serious Celtic Whodunnit.
Published on 1 Dec 2005 by Mr. David W. Legg
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