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Death of a Heretic

Death of a Heretic

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
320
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

In seventh-century Ireland, Sister Fidelma is called to investigate the suspicious death of a scholar at the royal court of Cashel. As she digs into the victim's heretical beliefs, she discovers a web of political tension and religious conflict that threatens the stability of the kingdom. Fidelma must use her legal expertise to find the killer before the assembly of kings descends into chaos.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

IntellectualAtmospheric
Court Intrigue

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Political Thriller

About the author

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Peter Berresford Ellis

Peter Berresford Ellis is a British historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 98 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms Peter Tremayne and Peter MacAlan. He has also published 100 short stories. Under Peter Tremayne, he is the author of the international bestselling Sister Fidelma historical mystery series. His work has appeared in 25 languages. (pen name used by Peter Berresford Ellis - also writes as Peter MacAlan) (re: Bram Stoker)

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