PETER TREMAYNE

The gripping new thriller in the San Diego Case Files series from the bestselling author of Cold Blooded Liar

Peter Tremayne introduces 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma in his first Celtic mystery, ABSOLUTION OF MURDER

SHROUD FOR THE ARCHBISHOP is the second gripping mystery in Peter Tremaynes much-loved series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

ACT OF MERCY is the eighth gripping mystery in Peter Tremaynes extraordinary series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

Primera entrega de la exitosa serie ambientada en la Irlanda medieval que tiene como protagonista a la pelirroja y rebelde sor Fidelma, Absolución por un asesinato arranca en el año 664 d.C., durante el sinodo de Whitby, en el que el enfrentamiento entre la Iglesia romana y la Iglesia celta amenaza con degenerar en una guerra de religiones. En este escenario poblado de sacerdotes, doctores y reyes, empiezan a aparecer cadaveres brutalmente asesinados. Entre sospechas y recelos, se encomienda la investigacion a una monja de obediencia celta especialista en derecho, sor Fidelma, pero se le asigna como colaborador a Eadulf, un sajon perteneciente a la Iglesia romana. Una relacion que promete echar chispas. Ademas de un talento extraordinario para recrear la Irlanda del siglo VII, Peter Tremayne demuestra en esta serie poseer una gran capacidad para crear enigmas perfectos, lo que hace de sus novelas una lectura apasionante. No es de extrañar que se haya convertido en un exito internacional, traducido a dieciseis idiomas, entre ellos dos de raiz celta: el breton y el irlandes.Peter Tremayne (Coventry, 1943) demuestra poseer un talento extraordinario para recrear la cultura celta, y ya en su primera aparicion sor Fidelma se revela como un personaje arrollador destinado a proporcionar momentos de lecturarealmente apasionantes. No en vano es considerada por criticos y lectores como la sucesora natural del fray Cadfael de Ellis Peter. Al margen de su amplia obra ensayistica e historiografica, Tremayne, con diversos seudonimos, ha publicado unas ochenta obras narrativas.

Sor Fidelma viaja a Roma, donde confía y teme a la vez reencontrarse con Eadulf, respecto al que experimenta sentimientos encontrados. Según las previsiones de la joven monja, su estancia en la Ciudad Eterna sera breve, pero un suceso inesperado y de consecuencias imprevisibles va a trastocarlo todo: el arzobispo Wighard de Canterbury ha sido asesinado y robados los tesoros y reliquias de incalculable valor que habia traido consigo. A Fidelma y Eadulf les encargan la resolucion de un caso en apariencia sencillo, pues las pruebas acusan claramente a un religioso irlandes que ya ha sido apresado. Sor Fidelma, sin embargo, se resiste a confirmar su culpabilidad: son muchos los cabos sueltos y demasiados los sospechosos envueltos en una trama en la que se mezclan horrendos crimenes pasados, locos sueños de grandeza y oscuras ambiciones de poder. La segunda entrega sobre la monja detective resulta tan apasionante, divertida e intrigante como la primera, y mucho mas picante.

HEMLOCK AT VESPERS by Peter Tremayne is the must-have anthology of Celtic mysteries featuring Irish super sleuth Sister Fidelma

THE SUBTLE SERPENT is the brilliant fourth mystery in Peter Tremaynes much-loved series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

THE SPIDERS WEB is the fifth brilliant mystery in Peter Tremaynes extraordinary series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

VALLEY OF THE SHADOW is the sixth unputdownable mystery in Peter Tremaynes atmospheric series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN is the brilliant third mystery in Peter Tremaynes much-loved series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

SMOKE IN THE WIND is the eleventh spine-chilling mystery in Peter Tremaynes extraordinary series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

THE HAUNTED ABBOT is the twelfth brilliant mystery in Peter Tremaynes extraordinary series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

THE MONK WHO VANISHED is the seventh stunning mystery in Peter Tremaynes atmospheric series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma

Irlande, an de grâce 671. Une délégation anglo-saxonne arrive à Cashel pour débattre des nouvelles règles religieuses de Rome avec une délégation irlandaise. L''abbé d''Imleach conduit la délégation

rlande, 671. Alors que les préparatifs de la grande foire de Bealtaine battent leur plein, Aidan découvre que deux personnes sont mortes dans l'incendie du chariot de bateleurs qui se rendaient a Cashel. L'enquête de Fidelma et Eadulf les conduit jusqu'aux marais d'Osraige où ils apprennent l'existence d'une mystérieuse confrérie.

Sister Fidelma returns in THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR, the thirty-first Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of BLOOD IN EDEN, BLOODMOON and PENANCE OF THE DAMNED. If you love Ellis Peters, you'll be gripped by THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR and the Sister Fidelma series. Ireland.AD 672. 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 abbot quickly identifies him as Brehon Brocc, who had been travelling to the abbey on a secret mission with Princess Gelgeis and her steward.When news reaches Colgu, King of Muman, that his betrothed, Princess Gelgeis, has disappeared, Fidelma with her trusted companions, Eadulf and Enda, enter the hostile Kingdom of Laigin in search of the truth. But one death is quickly followed by another and warnings of demonic shapeshifters and evil lurking in the mountains must be taken seriously. Are there really brigands stealing gold and silver from the ancient mines? And are rumours of a war between the Kingdoms of Laigin and Muman to be believed? As Fidelma searches for answers, she must do everything in her power to avoid danger and death in a land where no one is to be trusted...What readers are saying about the Sister Fidelma series:'Tremayne is one of those very few historical mystery writers who can perplex and bewilder. He weaves the twisty plots into a complex historical narrative''A must-read for anyone looking for a good mystery''The characters are original, the settings are imaginative and true-to-life and the intricate plots form enough threads to keep you guessing at every turn'

Sister Fidelma returns in THE HOUSE OF DEATH, the thirty-second Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR, BLOOD IN EDEN, and BLOODMOON. If you love Ellis Peters, you'll be gripped by THE HOUSE OF DEATH and the Sister Fidelma series. Ireland.AD 672. The Feast of Beltaine is approaching and the seven senior princes of the kingdom of Muman are gathering at Cashel to discuss King Colgu's policies. Just days before the council meets, Brother Conchobhar, the keeper of the sacred sword, is found murdered.Sister Fidelma and her brother Colgu fear that the killer had been trying to steal the sword that symbolises the King's authority to rule. And as rumours begin to spread of an attempt to overthrow Colgu, news reaches Cashel that a plague ship has landed at a nearby port, bringing the deadly pestilence to its shores. Amid fear and panic, Fidelma, Eadulf and Enda must work together to catch a killer as the death toll starts to mount...What readers are saying about the Sister Fidelma series:'Tremayne is one of those very few historical mystery writers who can perplex and bewilder. He weaves the twisty plots into a complex historical narrative''A must-read for anyone looking for a good mystery''The characters are original, the settings are imaginative and true-to-life and the intricate plots form enough threads to keep you guessing at every turn'