The sister fidelma mysteries are a series of historical mystery novels and short stories by peter tremayne pseudonym of peter berresford ellis about a fictional detective who is the eponymous heroine of a series. This site is provided for everyone interested in peter tremaynes international bestselling mystery series and, indeed, to those interested in all his work both as peter tremayne and his nonfiction work as the celtic scholar peter berresford ellis. The sister fidelma 20th anniversary collection ebook written by peter tremayne. The monastery had been rebuilt in 1228 and was now. The sister fidelma novels, by peter tremayne nook. May 31, 2016 peter tremayne, highly acclaimed author of the devils seal and atonement of blood, presents the second death, another gripping celtic mystery featuring supersleuth sister fidelma. Although most of europe was suffering the dark ages, ireland was a progressive land where gender discrimination was rare. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sister fidelma novels. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Peter tremayne, highly acclaimed author of the devils seal and atonement of blood, presents the second death, another gripping celtic mystery featuring supersleuth sister fidelma. The body of a dead man has been found on a lonely mountain road and taken to the isolated abbey of gleann da loch for a proper burial. The council of the cursed sister fidelma, book 19 by. Under peter tremayne, he is the author of the international bestselling sister fidelma historical mystery series. Sister has a graduate education where she earned the degree of. Finally, after months on the road, investigating mysteries and solving. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremayne s sister fidelma series, bringing 7thcentury ireland vividly to life. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by the shapeshifters lair and the sister fidelma series ireland. A deadly celtic mystery of political intrigue and corruption authors. Since then, ive purchased and read almost every book in the series. The books do discuss some theology and, at times, it can be a bit tiresome, but, oftentimes, that theology is a basis for the conflicts and mystery. Essays on the historical novels of peter tremayne edward j.
Buy a cheap copy of the haunted abbot book by peter tremayne. Peter tremayne primary author only author division. Peter tremayne is a pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar who has written extensively on the ancient celts and the irish. The sister fidelma stories only a small part of his total output are set for the most part in midseventh century ireland at a time when the roman church was winning power from the celtic church and very convincing it all sounds. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring seventhcentury irish sleuth, fidelma of. As they are preparing to return to ireland, fidelma and brother eadulf receive a mysterious summons. His oil portrait of fidelma hangs in peter s study. This is peter tremayne, the penname of the irish post columnist peter berresford ellis. Absolution par le meurtre by tremayne, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The sister fidelma mysteries are set mainly in ireland during the midseventh century ad. Buy absolution by murder sister fidelma unabridged by peter tremayne, caroline lennon isbn. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Peter tremayne is one of the many historical mystery writers ive followed since their first book, in this case absolution by murder a sister fidelma mystery.
Our lady of darkness is the ninth novel in the sister fidelma series. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring 7th century irish religieuse fidelma of cashel. Sister fidelma, who is a female character, is the featured protagonist in the conventrelated sister fidelma series of books authored by peter tremayne. This site is provided for everyone interested in peter tremayne s international bestselling mystery series and, indeed, to those interested in all his work both as peter tremayne and his nonfiction work as the celtic scholar peter berresford ellis. Fidelma was born into the royal family of munster in the late 630s. Absolution par le meurtre by tremayne, peter and a great selection of related books. Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 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. The revenge of dracula by peter tremayne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by peter tremayne, including absolution by murder, and shroud for the archbishop, and more on.
The sister fidelma mysteries essays on the historical novels of peter tremayne. It took only six words to shatter her dreams when rachel marries handsome david and moves to a beautiful house in cornwall, she gains wealth, love, and an affectionate stepson, jamie. A great many years have passed since i have found any book to capture my attention as the sister fidelma mysteries by peter tremayne. The council of the cursed sister fidelma mysteries book 19. The sister fidelma novels, by peter tremayne nook book. In the simultaneously sharptongued and full womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. Peter tremayne began his sister fidelma series in 1994 with the novel absolution by murder. Peter tremayne books list of books by author peter tremayne. Hemlock at vespers, by peter tremayne, presents fifteen short stories of sister fidelma mysteries. Sister fidelma returns in the shapeshifters lair, the thirtyfirst celtic mystery by peter tremayne, acclaimed author of blood in eden, bloodmoon and penance of the damned. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. The sister fidelma stories only a small part of his total output are set for the most part in midseventh century ireland at.
She studied civil and criminal law, especially the brehon laws, under the supervision of brehon morann of tara. Peter tremayne is the pseudonym for peter berresford ellis, a wellrespected authority on the ancient celts. Tremayne s supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a 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. Absolution by murder, shroud for the archbishop, and suffer. The sister fidelma mystery series in order peter tremayne. Penance of the damned sister fidelma mysteries book 27 by. Sister fidelma of cashel, a town in ireland, lived in the seventh century a. The novels, set mainly in 7th century ireland, also include a great deal of history, which is not surprising given that the author is actually peter berresford ellis, a noted. Log in to see more information about peter tremayne log in or register now. Sister fidelma is not simply a religieuse, a former member of the community of st brigid of kildare.
Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma by peter tremayne 19950921. Atonement of blood sister fidelma mysteries book 24. Sean thomas lives in camden of north london and he graduated in philosophy from university college of london. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring seventhcentury irish sleuth, fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolution by murder. Nov 22, 2016 peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a 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. Absolution by murder, shroud for the archbishop, and suffer little children mysteries of ancient ireland the subtle serpent. Peter tremayne is currently considered a single author. Eadulfs childhood friend, brother botulf, has requested their. The series is currently ongoing, at a pace of one novel per year. Publishing and releasing over ninetyeight books, fiftyfive of which are under his penname of peter tremayne, he has become a highly prolific author. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar on the ancient celts and the irish.
This is a collection of new essays on peter tremaynes sister fidelma novels, which feature sister fidelmas attempts to solve a wide range of crimes, often murders that occur under especially mysterious conditions. Order of sister fidelma books sister fidelma is the central character in a series of historical mystery novels by british author peter tremayne. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolu. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Fidelmas brother colgu, the king of muman, is holding a royal feast. Mar 24, 2016 peter tremayne, highly acclaimed author of the devils seal and atonement of blood, presents the second death, another gripping celtic mystery featuring supersleuth sister fidelma. Sister fidelma is a lawyer as well as a celtic religieuse.
Sep 11, 2014 the sister fidelma 20th anniversary collection ebook written by peter tremayne. Sister has a graduate education where she earned the degree of anruth, similar to a ph. She is also a qualified dalaigh, or advocate of the ancient law courts of ireland. Peter, john and henry three brothers from this family were sent by their father to the benedictine monastery of mont st michel in normandy to be trained as monks. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a wellknown authority on the ancient celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the brehon law system and 7thcentury irish society to create a new concept in detective fiction. Penance of the damned sister fidelma mysteries book 27.
A thousand welcomes to the sister fidelma mysteries website. Sk tremayne is the pseudonym of a british author and journalist named sean thomas. Australian artist roy ellsworth, with whom peter had published a book on the 9th century illustrated manuscript book the book of deer constable, 1994, was the first artist to be commissioned to illustrate the fidelma books. He also goes under the name of peter macalan, under which name he has published another eight novels too.
I had selected the shroud for the archbishop because it had been recommended to me by another murder mystery afficionado whose other suggestions had been dead on. Elle est egalement une juriste qui enquete sur des crimes pour le compte du. Rielly, david robert wooten mcfarland, aug 16, 2012 literary criticism 239 pages. Buy penance of the damned sister fidelma mysteries book 27 by peter tremayne from waterstones today. Sean thomas lives in camden of north london and he graduated in philosophy from university college of. He is the author of over twenty books, including the dictionary of celtic mythology, the celtic dawn. Books by peter tremayne author of absolution by murder.
Peter tremayne has 2 books on goodreads with 123228 ratings. Below is a list of peter tremaynes sister fidelma books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. The complete series list for a sister fidelma mystery peter tremayne. Absolution by murder, shroud for the archbishop, and suffer little children ebook written by peter tremayne. The sister fidelma 20th anniversary collection by peter. Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma by peter tremayne. Sister fidelma of kildare, who lives in the seventh century a. Sister fidelma returns in the thirtyfirst celtic mystery by peter tremayne. Peter tremayne discover their books and more about them right here on. Tremaynes supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. Peter tremayne sister fidelma, i am glad to report, has a very prolific author who is still very much alive and busy producing even more stories about her. Valley of the shadow is the sixth sister fidelma mystery. One of the reasons why i buy his books is that his novels are extremely entertaining, well plotted and are a potted history of the traditions and peoples of seventh. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sister fidelma 20th anniversary collection.
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