- Hardcover: 326 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books (16 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 031237268X
- ISBN-13: 978-0312372682
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 842,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware! US version of Michaelmas Tribute,
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This review is from: A Secret and Unlawful Killing: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland (Mysteries of Medieval Ireland) (Hardcover)
This is exactly the same book as Michaelmas Tribute, just with a different title and cover.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enchanting Irish Murder mystery,
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This review is from: A Secret and Unlawful Killing: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland (Mysteries of Medieval Ireland) (Hardcover)
This ia the USA edition of Cora Harrison's Michaelmas Tribute. Cora Harrison's first book, My Lady Judge, was excellent. I found that Michaelmas Tribute ('A secret and Unlawful Killing' in the USA) was another thrilling journey through ancient Ireland. The mystery is very intricate and I certainly did not guess the identity of the murderer. Ancient Ireland under the Brehon laws, as revealed in Harrison's books, shows a largely forgotten world that Harrison brings to life. But in truth I mainly read detective stories for the atmosphere and characters. I admire Harrison's heroine, Mara, and loved the romance as well as Mara's strength and resourcefulness. Read and love it.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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excellent sixteenth century legal investigative thriller,
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Secret and Unlawful Killing: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland (Mysteries of Medieval Ireland) (Hardcover)
In 1509 everyone in the Burren region of Ireland looks forward to the Michelmas Fair until Steward Ragnall MacNamara raises the annual tribute. Even before his avaricious spin, the pompous nasty Stewart was an unpopular individual with many wanting him dead. Someone however decides to do the deed beating MacNamara to death in a churchyard.
The only LADY JUDGE in Ireland Brehon Mara leads the investigation into the homicide and the murder of another unlikable chap, Ragnall's enemy Aengus the miller. However as she expected seemingly everyone residing in the Burren had a motive to kill the odious Steward and disliked the Miller. The case seems to be going nowhere, but the Brehon continues her inquiries knowing the people need resolution. The key to this excellent sixteenth century legal investigative thriller is the insight into Irish law during that era. The cast is strong with key players developed enough to enhance the exciting plot. Especially fully developed is the heroine whose intelligence and courage enables her to break through the gender barrier; in fact men somewhat fear her. However, the tidbits cleverly interwoven into the Brehon's inquiries so that they may seem odd today make for a fine refreshing historical tale. Harriet Klausner
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A Secret and Unlawful Killing,
By anmapatsy - Published on Amazon.com
This deceptively gentle woman has a backbone of steel and a keen eye and ear for the nuances which solve her mysteries. It is a delight to read a book which doesn't rely on descriptive sex and violence to get by. Please Cora may we have more? This book also goes under the title Michaelmas Tribute.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its OK, but not very Irish or medieval...,
By Scholar "18th century student" - Published on Amazon.com
I did want to like this book, and to be fair, it is not a bad mystery. However, there is very little medieval about it. Sure, it is set in the time period, and the author uses a lot of medieval words and phrases (esp. Gaelic ones). She also incorporates some early Irish legal aspects as well. However, a lot of the dialogue strikes me as too modern, and some of the scenarios are too. For instance, the Brehon judge wants to blacksmith to make her an iron decorative bench for her flower garden. Really? In medieval times? Maybe, but...
Also--the author does a poor job of giving the reader the FEEL of Ireland. Her description soft her Burren are lackluster, and after 50-60 pages, I came to realize that the novel could have been set anywhere, and I wasn't getting much Irish of anything. |
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