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Master of Souls

Master of Souls

A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Mysteries of Ancient Ireland featuring Sister Fidelma of Cashel)
CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
320
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

In seventh-century Ireland, Sister Fidelma is called to investigate the brutal murder of an abbess and the disappearance of six young nuns. As she searches for the truth, she discovers a connection to a mysterious figure known as the Master of Souls who is inciting unrest across the countryside. Fidelma must navigate a web of tribal politics and religious tension to stop the killer before more blood is shed.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AtmosphericIntellectualTense
Court Intrigue

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery History 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)

Characters

Sister FidelmaProtagonist
Master of SoulsAntagonist
ConriSupporting
All characters in Master of Souls