Sister fidelma is not simply a religieuse, a former member of the community of st brigid of kildare. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring 7th century irish religieuse fidelma of cashel. Jan 20, 2015 shroud for the archbishop is book two in the sister fidelma historical traditionalmystery series set in europes middle ages circa 660670. She is also a qualified dalaigh, or advocate of the ancient law courts of ireland. The shapeshifters lair sister fidelma mysteries book 31. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolution by murder. Blood in eden sister fidelma mysteries book 30 books. Peter tremayne, highly acclaimed author of the devils seal and atonement of blood, presents the second death, another gripping celtic mystery featuring supersleuth sister fidelma. The sister fidelma mysteries essays on the historical novels of peter tremayne.
As peter tremayne, he currently writes historical mysteries most notably the sister fidelma series. Below is a list of peter tremaynes sister fidelma books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. Absolution by murder peter tremayne audio performance by caroline lennon 3. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolu. The revenge of dracula by peter tremayne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremaynes sister fidelma series, bringing seventhcentury ireland vividly to life as the leading churchmen and women gather at the synod of whitby in ad 664 to debate the rival merits of the celtic and roman churches, tempers begin to fray. In the past, he has written horror novels, often featuring monsters, creatures and other supernatural beings. Tremayne, peter peter berresford ellis author of the subtle serpent published by st. Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 90 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms peter tremayne and peter macalan. Fidelma is both a dalaigh an advocate in the courts of the five kingdoms of eireann, and celtic nun ellis uses the french term. Log in to see more information about peter tremayne log in or register now. A thousand welcomes to the sister fidelma mysteries website.
Tremaynes supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. Tampa bay tribune in the simultaneously sharptongued and full, womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. Peter tremayne audio books, best sellers, author bio. A headless female corpse is found in the drinking well of a remote abbey in southwest ireland. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Shroud for the archbishop is book two in the sister fidelma historical traditionalmystery series set in europes middle ages circa 660670. Smoke in the wind is a richly imagined, wonderfully written entry in what is understandably one of the most popular historical series today.
Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar on the ancient celts and the irish. A compulsive readable whodunit fronted by one of the most reliably intriguing characters to grace the pages of the genre booklist wighard, archbishop. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a wellknown authority on the ancient celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the brehon law system and 7thcentury irish society to create a new concept in detective fiction. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym for peter beresford ellis, a worldreknowned celtic scholar with over 20 nonfiction books on various aspects of the ancient celtic world.
The novels, set mainly in 7th century ireland, also include a great deal of history, which is not surprising given that the author is actually peter berresford ellis, a noted. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Martins griffin publishing label, this was to be the fourteenth title in the sister fidelma series, with it already well under way now. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Tremayne s supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. The king has convened a synod to debate the ultimate supremacy of the roman or celtic christian church. Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma mysteries book 2. Sister fidelma, who is a female character, is the featured protagonist in the conventrelated sister fidelma series of books authored by peter tremayne. In the simultaneously sharptongued and full womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by the shapeshifters lair and the sister fidelma series.
Most of the stories take place in ireland and england, but this second book in the series brings sister fidelma, an irish investigatingjudge and religious woman, to rome. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by blood in eden and the sister fidelma series. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a wellknown authority on the ancient celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the brehon law system and 7thcentury irish. Jul 15, 2003 peter tremayne s novels featuring fidelma of cashel have won critical praise from around the world and have enjoyed an everincreasing readership.
The hound of frankenstein, ventura books, london, 1977. The sister fidelma mysteries are a series of historical mystery novels and short stories by peter tremayne pseudonym of peter berresford ellis about a fictional detective who is the eponymous heroine of a series. First published in 2004, this was a later title for peter berresford under his peter tremayne pseudonym. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned celtic scholar who has written over 30 books on the ancient celts and the irish. Historical mystery, horror, fantasy, science fiction. Buy master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16. The thirtyfirst mystery in peter tremayne s longstanding and muchloved series, featuring 7thcentury irish supersleuth sister fidelma. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremaynes sister fidelma series, bringing 7thcentury ireland vividly to life. The shapeshifters lair sister fidelma mysteries book 31 by. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by the shapeshifters lair and the. Brought out on the 17th of october in 1999, through the st. Peter tremaynes novels featuring fidelma of cashel have won critical praise from around the world and have enjoyed an everincreasing readership. Explore books by peter tremayne with our selection at. Absolution by murder, the first book of peter tremaynes series, is a thrilling expedition throughout the life of an irish woman, who is both a dalaigh of the court and a celtic nun.
The sister fidelma book series by peter tremayne includes books absolution by murder, shroud for the archbishop, suffer little children, and several more. A chilling historical mystery of secrecy and danger by peter tremayne sister fidelma must find the link that connects the mysterious crimes in master of souls, peter tremayne s brilliant sixteenth novel in the everpopular sister fidelma mystery series. Even though he received a ba and an ma in celtic studies, he decided to become a journalist and worked at numerous weekly newspapers throughout england and ireland. Peter tremayne is currently considered a single author. The hamlet of cloichin is said to be a veritable eden, with its prosperous farms and closeknit, friendly community. Peter tremayne books list of books by author peter tremayne.
This site is provided for everyone interested in peter tremayne s international bestselling mystery series and, indeed, to those interested in all his work both as peter tremayne and his nonfiction work as the celtic scholar peter berresford ellis. Sister fidelma audiobooks listen to the full series. Set in a rome riven by religious and political conflicts, shroud for the archbishop is the second compelling novel in peter tremayne s gripping celtic mystery series. There is much political and religious intrigue and treachery. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Peter tremayne and peter macalan are the pen names of british novelist, historian and biographer peter berresford ellis. Strongminded fidelma of munster, ventures from her home in ireland to attend the synod of whitby. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter tremayne books online.
Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma series by peter. Under peter tremayne, he is the author of the international bestselling sister. The thirtyfirst mystery in peter tremaynes longstanding and muchloved series, featuring 7thcentury irish supersleuth sister fidelma. Master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16 by peter. Most of the stories take place in ireland and england, but this second book in the series brings sister fidelma, an irish investigatingjudge and religious woman, to.
See the complete sister fidelma series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Sister fidelma is thrown into a sinister mystery full of intrigue, danger and violence in peter tremayne s fourth celtic mystery. Master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16 by. Sister fidelma returns in blood in eden, the thirtieth celtic mystery by peter tremayne, acclaimed author of bloodmoon, penance of the damned and night of the lightbringer. Incidentally, peter tremayne is the pen name of a septuagenarian british author. Peter tremayne is the fiction writing pseudonym of the celtic scholar and author peter berresford ellis, who was born in coventry, warwickshire, england on march 10, 1943. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Peter tremayne began his sister fidelma series in 1994 with the novel absolution by murder. The series is currently ongoing, at a pace of one novel per year. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremayne s sister fidelma series, bringing 7thcentury ireland vividly to life.
A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. This is a collection of new essays on peter tremaynes sister fidelma novels, which feature sister fidelmas attempts to solve a wide range of crimes, often murders that occur under especially mysterious conditions. Sister fidelma returns in the shapeshifters lair, the thirtyfirst celtic mystery by peter tremayne, acclaimed author of blood in eden, bloodmoon and penance of the damned. Peter tremayne primary author only author division. Tampa bay tribune in the simultaneously sharptongued and full, womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly. Set in a rome riven by religious and political conflicts, shroud for the archbishop is the second compelling novel in peter tremaynes gripping celtic mystery series. Peter tremayne is a pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar who has written extensively on the ancient celts and the irish. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremayne s sister fidelma series, bringing seventhcentury ireland vividly to life as the leading churchmen and women gather at the synod of whitby in ad 664 to debate the rival merits of the celtic and roman churches, tempers begin to fray. Absolution by murder by peter tremayne librarything. Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a british historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 98 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms peter tremayne and peter macalan. See all books authored by peter tremayne, including absolution by murder, and shroud for the archbishop, and more on.
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