Peter Tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a well-known authority on the ancient Celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the Brehon law system and 7th-Century Irish society to create a new concept in detective fiction.
A challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable
historical thriller
*Booklist*
The background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully
evocative
*The Times*
Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the
time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well
for future series entries
*Publishers Weekly*
Tremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and
courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special
sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland
*Morgan Llywelyn*
This is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes
fascinating life into the world he is writing about
*Belfast Telegraph*
The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture
of everyday life at this time...the most detailed and vivid
recreations of ancient Ireland
*Irish Examiner*
One of the best cases for the complex, enchanting Fidelma
*Kirkus Reviews*
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