House of Death (Sister Fidelma Mystery)

Ireland. AD 672. The seven senior princes of the kingdom of Muman are gathering at Cashel to discuss King Colgu's policies, and rumours begin to spread of an attempt to overthrow the King. Just days before the council meets, Brother Conchobhar, the keeper of the sacred sword and mentor to both Colgu and his sister Fidelma, is found murdered . . .

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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 Starred Review of The Shapeshifter's Lair *
Fans of ancient history, myths, and swashbuckling adventures are likely to enjoy this tale set in seventh-century Ireland ... this is a challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller * Booklist on The Shapeshifter's Lair *
One of the best cases for the complex, enchanting Fidelma * Kirkus Reviews on The Shapeshifter's Lair *
Superb ... Tremayne does a masterful job of integrating the religious and political history of medieval Ireland into a superior whodunit * Booklist on Blood in Eden *
Gripping ... series fans won't be disappointed * Publishers Weekly on Blood in Eden *