Scales of Retribution (A Burren Mystery, 6) - Hardcover

Harrison, Cora

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727869965 ISBN 13: 9780727869968

Publisher: Severn House, 2011

Synopsis

June, 1510: the Burren, west coast of Ireland - Upon going unexpectedly into an early labour, Mara is alerted to the disappearance of Malachy, the local physician. Mystery follows birth, as shortly after the entrance of her son into the world the body of Malachy is discovered.
But who stands to profit from this death and who therefore are Mara's lead suspects? For starters there is Malachy's new wife and her two sons, not to mention the very daughter who helped to deliver Mara's child. But soon we discover that the list of people bearing Malachy a grudge is even longer that Mara could have anticipated.

About this title

About the Author:

Cora Harrison published twenty-six children's books before turning to adult novels with the ‘Mara’ series of Celtic historical mysteries set in 16th century Ireland. Cora lives on a farm near the Burren in the west of Ireland.

Review:

"Harrison combines meticulous period detail with a crafty puzzle and a sage, empathetic sleuth" (Publishers Weekly)

"Harrison, like Peter Tremayne in his Sister Fidelma series, provides a superior brand of historical mystery that underscores the uniquely independent position of women in medieval and early Renaissance Ireland" (Booklist)

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0727869965
• ISBN 13: 9780727869968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224