ABSOLUTION BY MURDER is the brilliant and evocative first novel in Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma series, bringing 7th-century Ireland vividly to life.
PRAISE FOR ABSOLUTION BY MURDER: 'In the simultaneously sharp-tongued and full womanly figure of Sister Fidelma, Tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. Even Brother Cadfael might have tolerated her'Kirkus Reviews
As the leading churchmen and women gather at the Synod of Whitby in 664AD to debate the rival merits of the Celtic and Roman Churches, tempers begin to fray. Conspirators plot an assassination, while mysterious, violent death stalks the shadowy cloisters of the Abbey of St Hilda. When the Abbess Etain, a leading speaker for the Celtic Church, is found murdered suspicion inevitably rests on the Roman faction.
Attending the Synod is Fidelma, of the community of St Brigid of Kildare. As an advocate of the Brehon Court, she is called on to investigate the murder with Brother Eadulf, of the Roman faction. However, the two are so unlike that their partnership is described as that of a wolf and a fox - but which is which?
More gruesome deaths follow and the friction among the clerics could end in civil war. Can the solution to the mysteries avert such a conflict?
What readers are saying about ABSOLUTION OF MURDER:
'Superb storytellingfrom a usually neglected era. Read this andyou will certainly want to read the rest of this excellent series'
'I wastransported back in time; Peter Tremayne brought thelocation and characters to life'
'The story moves forward with Fidelmaweaving her way through to the endwithskill and intelligence.Well worth reading'
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1437142-n
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As the leading churchmen and women gather at the Synod of Whitby in 664AD to debate the rival merits of the Celtic and Roman Churches, tempers begin to fray. Conspirators plot an assassination, while mysterious, violent death stalks the shadowy cloisters of the Abbey of St Hilda. When the Abbess Etain, a leading speaker for the Celtic Church, is found murdered suspicion inevitably rests on the Roman faction.Attending the Synod is Fidelma, of the community of St Brigid of Kildare. As an advocate of the Brehon Court, she is called on to investigate the murder with Brother Eadulf, of the Roman faction. However, the two are so unlike that their partnership is described as that of a wolf and a fox - but which is which More gruesome deaths follow and the friction among the clerics could end in civil war. Can the solution to the mysteries avert such a conflict Peter Tremayne introduces 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma in his first Celtic mystery, ABSOLUTION OF MURDER Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780747246022
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780747246022
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0747246025xvz189zvxnew
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Peter Tremayne introduces 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma in his first Celtic mystery, ABSOLUTION OF MURDER. Seller Inventory # B9780747246022
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # f64edfadb270a912f390223666ed42cf
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 7.05x4.45x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0747246025
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780747246022_new
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0747246025-new
Book Description Condition: New. 1995. Paperback. The brilliant and evocative first novel in the Sister Fidelma series brings 7th-century Ireland vividly to life Series: Sister Fidelma. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 162. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780747246022