The Second Death (sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 26)

Peter Tremayne, highly acclaimed author of The Devil's Seal and Atonement of Blood, returns with The Second Death, a gripping new Celtic mystery featuring super-sleuth Sister Fidelma. Ireland, AD 671. The Great Fair of Bealtain is almost upon the fortress of Cashel, and a line of painted wagons carries entertainers to mark the occasion. But preparations take a deathly turn when one carriage is set alight, and two corpses are found, lying poisoned, within. As Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, investigate, they are plunged into the menacing marshlands of Osraige - where the bloody origin of the Abbey of Cainnech is wreaking his revenge. Fidelma and Eadulf must face untold mortal danger before they can untangle the evil that strikes at the very heart of the kingdom. 'Tremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation' Morgan Llywelyn Peter Tremayne, Highly Acclaimed Author Of The Devil's Seal And Atonement Of Blood, Presents The Second Death, Another Gripping Celtic Mystery Featuring Super-sleuth Sister Fidelma. Praise For The Sister Fidelma Series: 'tremayne's Super-sleuth Is A Vibrant Creation' Morgan Llywelyn, 'a Brilliant And Beguiling Heroine. Immensely Appealing' Publishers Weekly Ireland, Ad 671. The Great Fair Of Bealtain Is Almost Upon The Fortress Of Cashel, And A Line Of Painted Wagons Carries Entertainers To Mark The Occasion. But Preparations Take A Deathly Turn When One Carriage Is Set Alight, And Two Corpses Are Found, Lying Poisoned, Within. As Sister Fidelma And Her Companion, Eadulf, Investigate, They Are Plunged Into The Menacing Marshlands Of Osraige - Where The Bloody Origin Of The Abbey Of Cainnech Is Wreaking His Revenge. Fidelma And Eadulf Must Face Untold Mortal Danger Before They Can Untangle The Evil That Strikes At The Very Heart Of The Kingdom. What Readers Are Saying About The Second Death: 'it Is Impossible Not To Be Impressed By The Author's Depth Of Knowledge Of The Period' 'a Thoroughly Entertaining And Enjoyable Read' 'delivers Another Winning Dose Of Mystery In Ancient Ireland. Murder, Mayhem, Intrigue And A Web Of Lies' Peter Tremayne, highly acclaimed author of The Devil's Seal and Atonement of Blood , returns with The Second Death, his new Celtic mystery featuring super-sleuth Sister Fidelma. Ireland, AD 671. The Great Fair of Bealtain is almost upon the fortress of Cashel, and a line of painted wagons carries entertainers to mark the occasion. But preparations take a deathly turn when one of the carriages is set alight, and two corpses are found, lying poisoned, within. As Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, investigate, they are quickly plunged into the menacing marshlands of Osraige - where the bloody origin of the Abbey of Cainnech is wreaking his revenge. What is the symbolism of the Golden Stone, and who are the mysterious members of the Fellowship of the Raven? Fidelma and Eadulf must face untold mortal danger before they can untangle the evil that strikes at the very heart of the kingdom. "Ireland, A.D. 671. It is the beginning of the summer season and the Kingdom of Muman is preparing to celebrate the Great Fair of Cashel. It is an extravagant nine days of contests, food, and endless entertainment. Circumstances have led Fidelma and Eadulf far and wide across the kingdom, and they have been absent from the Great Fair for many years. But, for once they haven't been called away from Cashel, and are eager to enjoy the festivities - that is, until the last wagon in a group traveling to the fair catches on fire. The driver dies and it appears that the driver was a woman disguised a boy, for reasons unknown. Eadulf, upon further inspection, finds an even more disconcerting discovery - a rotting corpse in back of the wagon. Now, with only a week left to the fair, it is up to Fidelma and Eadulf to solve the mystery in time"--