The thirtysixth mystery in Peter Tremaynes longstanding and muchloved series, featuring 7thcentury Irish supersleuth Sister Fidelma.The year is AD 673. Fidelma accompanies Eadulf to his hometown, Seaxmunds Ham in the Kingdom of the East Angles, to be greeted with the shocking news that Eadulfs uncle, Athelnoth, the lawgiver, has been murdered and his house burnt down. And Eadulfs younger sister is missing.The locals accuse Fidelma and Eadulf of the crimes, and Fidelmas safety is threatened by the first council of the bishops and kings of the Angles and Saxons, who wish to expel all Hibernian missionaries and teachers from the kingdoms.Against this opposition, Fidelma and Eadulf must unite to solve one of their most complex mysteries yet. Praise for the Sister Fidelma mysteriesThe background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative The TimesA challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller BooklistTremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well for future series entries Publishers Weekly

Binding: Hardback;352 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: FFH; Weight: 696 g; Dimensions: 241 x 164 x 34

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