Bonnie S. (GrannyB) - , reviewed on 3/10/2007 + 34 more book reviews

A Sister Fidelma book is always a good read. Mr. Tremayne not only makes the characters believeable, the mystery attention catching, but is also a historical scholar of incomparable knowledge. He gives us a glimpse of life in a time when the Christian religion was different than that of Rome and the changes that it brought, including the changes for women who were their own persons and could rise as high as they wished in a political and legal institution.

In the Year of Our Lord 665, the village of Muman of what is now called Ireland, the beloved religious scholar, Ducan, has been found brutally murdered and the Sister Fidelma has been summoned back to her homeland in Muman to prevent a war by finding the murderer before the ruler of the neighboring kingdom can seek revenge. But Fidelma soon discovers there are more sinsiter forces at work, including political intrigue, deception, and a shroud of terror that surrounds young innocents connected to the killing. If truth isn't uncovered soon, justice may be lost forever in the din of war.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details