Death of a Heretic by Peter Tremayne

 I have read and enjoyed most of this delightful and different series about Sister Fidelma, a 6th century Irish legal scholar, who solves a mystery in each book. Sister Fidelma is a likeable, clever character who always solves the crimes with clarity and precision, and the descriptions of ancient Ireland are well-researched, and fascinating. I especially like the intricacies of the Celtic legal system, and the ancient theology.

In this story, Fidelma and her husband Eadulf are staying at the Abbey of Imleach Lubha, where they have to solve the mystery surrounding Bishop Brodulf's death. Bishop Brudolf was there to see how the Venerable Breas taught his students, and to study the different theologies. He was also of noble Burgundian birth, and a close cousin of the Burgundian King. Fidelma has to find out who murdered him, and why. Could it be anything to do with his dislike of the Abbey's following of the teachings of Pelagius, and their dislike of the Roman theology? Sister Fidelma has to walk through a minefield of intrigue, scandal and romances, as she puts her case together.

This tale moves at a slow pace, and it is not an exciting story - more of a cosy mystery. However, I didn't mind that, and I enjoyed the theological arguments, and church history. 

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.