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7) Brendan
Author
Publisher
New York
Language
English
Description
The remarkable life and voyage of Brendan of Clonfert, whose legendary quest to find the Isle of the Blessed is one of the most remarkable and enduring of early Christian tales. From the author of the Irish Century series.
Author
Series
Sister Fidelma mysteries volume 22
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Language
English
Description
On her trip home from Rome, Sister Fidelma unexpectedly finds herself in Genoa, where she learns of the imminent death of a former mentor who imparts information about a conspiracy that is triggering murders and a vicious war.
Author
Series
Sister Fidelma mysteries volume 20
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Language
English
Description
Surviving a pirate attack during which her cousin and other innocent victims were murdered, Fidelma of Cashel and her faithful companion, Brother Eadulf, pursue clues throughout seventh-century Breton to learn the killer's identity and uncover a sinister adversary.
10) Tower of thorns
Author
Series
Publisher
A ROC book
Language
English
Formats
Description
Blackthorn and Grim try to drive out a howling creature that is living in an old tower on an Irish noblewomans property and casting a blight over the region.
12) Dreamer's pool
Author
Series
Publisher
a ROC book
Language
English
Description
After escaping her wrongful imprisonment, magical healer Blackthorn, living on the fringe of a mysterious forest with a former prison mate named Grim, is duty bound to assist anyone who asks for her help.
Author
Series
Sister Fidelma mysteries volume 23
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Language
English
Description
Summoned by her brother, the king, when the body of a murdered noble is discovered near Cashel in 670 Ireland, Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, follow clues linking the victim to a violent uprising under the leadership of a religious fanatic.
Author
Series
Sister Fidelma mysteries volume 24
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Language
English
Description
Winter, 670 A.D. King Colgú's feast day is interrupted by a page claiming that he has an important message for the King. Suddenly, the man, shouting 'Remember Liamuin!' stabs King Colgú. Who is Liamuin? Is it a female name? Who is behind the assassination attempt? Colgú's lawyer Sister Fidelma of Cashel and her companion Brother Eadulf are charged with solving the mystery.
15) Haven: a novel
Author
Language
English
Description
In this beautiful story of adventure and survival from the New York Times bestselling author of Room, three men vow to leave the world behind them as they set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them. In seventh-century Ireland, a scholar and priest called Artt has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world behind. Taking two monks--young Trian and old Cormac--he rows down the river Shannon...
Author
Series
Publisher
Headline
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Severn House, an imprint of Canongate Books Ltd
Language
English
Description
Summer, AD 672. Princess Gelgeis has arrived in Cashel with her personal bodyguard, a troop of female warriors called the Daughters of the Storm. When one of them is found slain next to the sleeping chamber of the newly married king and queen and, a short time later, the stewardess of the royal house is poisoned, questions are raised as to everyone's safety. Fidelma and Eadulf must first explain the 'locked room' mystery of how the attack took place...
18) Blood in Eden
Author
Series
Publisher
Headline
Language
English
Description
Ireland, AD 671. The hamlet of Cloichín is said to be a veritable Eden, with its prosperous farms and close-knit, friendly community. But after a local farmer, his wife and two sons are murdered, a fanatical new priest orders the villagers to lynch the man accused of the crime. The only evidence they hold against him is the fact that he is a stranger to their land. Searching for accommodation on their journey home to Cashel, Sister Fidelma and Eadulf...
Author
Series
Sister Fidelma mysteries volume 33
Publisher
Severn House
Language
English
Description
"Ireland. AD 672. The abbey of Muman at Imleach Iubhair is being renovated when its guests' hostel burns to the ground. There is one fatality: Bishop Brodulf of Luxovium, a distinguished visitor and cousin to the King of Franks. Sister Fidelma is asked by Abbot Cuan to investigate the unfortunate incident and soon finds that the bishop had been stabbed to death before the fire had even started. Thrown into a world of treachery and jealousy, where...
20) Den of wolves
Author
Series
Publisher
Roc
Language
English
Description
"The "powerful and emotionally-charged"* fantasy series from the author of the Sevenwaters novels continues, as Blackthorn and Grim face haunting secrets and old adversaries... Feather bright and feather fine, None shall harm this child of mine... Healer Blackthorn knows all too well the rules of her bond to the fey: seek no vengeance, help any who ask, do only good. But after the recent ordeal she and her companion, Grim, have suffered, she knows...
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