Revenge of the Stormbringer: Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34 by Peter Tremayne

Description: Revenge of the Stormbringer by Peter Tremayne The thirty-fourth mystery in Peter Tremaynes long-standing and much-loved series, featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTERS LAIR. If you love Ellis Peters, youll be gripped by REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER and the Sister Fidelma series.Summer, AD 672. Princess Gelgeis has arrived in Cashel with her personal bodyguard, a troop of female warriors called the Daughters of the Storm. When one of them is found slain next to the sleeping chamber of the newly married king and queen and, a short time later, the stewardess of the royal house is poisoned, questions are raised as to everyones safety . . . Fidelma and Eadulf must first explain the locked room mystery of how the attack took place in King Colgus specially built secure apartment. Then they must interrogate the growing list of suspects - even Enda, the commander of the household guard, who had formed a romantic attachment to the murdered attendant, cannot be ignored . . . As the fair being held to celebrate the king and queens wedding approaches, tensions mount and Fidelma must work quickly to expose a ruthless killer before it is too late . . . Author Biography Peter Tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a well-known authority on the ancient Celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the Brehon law system and 7th-Century Irish society to create a new concept in detective fiction. Review A challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller * Booklist *The background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully evocative * The Times *Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well for future series entries * Publishers Weekly *Tremaynes super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland -- Morgan LlywelynThis is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about * Belfast Telegraph *The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at this time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland * Irish Examiner *One of the best cases for the complex, enchanting Fidelma * Kirkus Reviews * Details ISBN1472296052 Author Peter Tremayne Pages 368 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2023 ISBN-10 1472296052 ISBN-13 9781472296054 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-07-06 UK Release Date 2023-07-06 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Subtitle Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-09-20 NZ Release Date 2023-09-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161458125;

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