Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) [Paperback]

Peter Tremayne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2004

Fidelma of Cashel - sister to the King of Muman, a religieuse of the Celtic Church and an advocate of the Brehon courts - returns in this new collection of fifteen tales. These stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery are not merely spellbinders but also provide insight into the ways and mores of the complex, fascinating society of seventh century Ireland as well as heretofore unrevealed background details of Fidelma herself.

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About the Author

Peter Tremayne is the fiction pseudonym for Peter Berresford Ellis, a prominent authority on the ancient Celts and author of numerous works of history and scholarship. As Tremayne, he is the author of eleven books featuring Sister Fidelma, including Our Lady of Darkness. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Minotaur Books; 1st edition (May 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312303823
• ISBN-13: 978-0312303822
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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. As Tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring 7th century Irish religieuse Fidelma of Cashel. He lives in London.

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Collection of Short Stories, February 3, 2007

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J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)

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.

The Sister Fidelma novels are taking on almost cult proportions and are becoming ever more popular with each offering from the author, whose obvious knowledge of the times and subjects he writes about shines out like a beacon on the shore.

A second collection of short stories featuring Sister Fidelma, the sharp-witted religious sleuth who tackles the most baffling of crimes in her other role as advocate of the law courts of Ireland, using the ancient Brehon Law system.

1 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mysteries), April 8, 2009

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This review is from: Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)

Book was in good condition and was packaged well for shipping. Delivery of package was received prior to the expected delivery date. Recommended.

2 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't Read, November 2, 2006

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This review is from: Whispers of the Dead: Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)

I'm sorry, I've never read any of PeterTremaine's books. I buy them as gifts for my daughter-in-law. I cannot express an opinion.