Penance of the Damned by Peter Tremayne
When Segdae, the Abbot of Imleach and adviser to Sister Fidelma's brother, the King, is murdered, she is sent to investigate with her husband Eadulf. Gorman, the head of the King's guards, has been accused of the crime and the Ui Fidgente religious demand ritual execution in accordance with the new rules of the Penitentials, written by the Desert Fathers.
When Sister Fidelma and Eadulf travel intio Ui fidgente territory, they find a can of worms. How can they prove Gorman's innocence when the murder was committed in a locked room and he is seemingly the only one who could be guilty. How do they deal with Abbot Nannid, who is determined to impose the rule of the Penitentials and frightens everyone into submission?
Abbot Segdae's murder sets off a chain of murders and the couple have a difficult time trying to discover the truth of the situation.
Sister Fidelma and Eadulf are very likeable and professional and Celtic law and society are fascinating. Peter Tremayne always tells a great tale, and this is another excellent addition to the Sister Fidelma mysteries.
I received this free ebook from Net Galley in return for an honest review.
When Sister Fidelma and Eadulf travel intio Ui fidgente territory, they find a can of worms. How can they prove Gorman's innocence when the murder was committed in a locked room and he is seemingly the only one who could be guilty. How do they deal with Abbot Nannid, who is determined to impose the rule of the Penitentials and frightens everyone into submission?
Abbot Segdae's murder sets off a chain of murders and the couple have a difficult time trying to discover the truth of the situation.
Sister Fidelma and Eadulf are very likeable and professional and Celtic law and society are fascinating. Peter Tremayne always tells a great tale, and this is another excellent addition to the Sister Fidelma mysteries.
I received this free ebook from Net Galley in return for an honest review.
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