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by Peter Tremayne (Author)
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How does a seventh-century religieuse juggle marriage, family, and a career? The answer to this compelling question is ably demonstrated by Tremayne's Sister Fidelma, advocate of the ancient law courts of Ireland and medieval crime-scene investigator. Now married to her devoted companion, Brother Eadulf--the concept and practice of celibacy was by no means universal in the Celtic Church--and the mother of a lusty infant son, Fidelma chafes a bit under the confines of domesticity. When the opportunity arises for her to travel to the village of Rath Raithlen to investigate a grisly series of murders occurring on consecutive full moons, she temporarily trades the tedious security of hearth and home for the dangerous and intellectually challenging task of exposing a homicidal maniac. Authentically detailed, this suspenseful period piece blends elements of spiritual, cultural, and economic intrigue into a superlative historical whodunit featuring a remarkably timeless heroine. Margaret Flanagan
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Will have Sister Fidelma fans old and new on the edge of their seats. -- Publishers Weekly

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (July 5, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 045121904X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451219046
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,023 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a real page turner not to be missed, March 28, 2005
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This review is from: Badger's Moon: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Hardcover)
Fast paced and suspenseful, this latest Sister Fidelma mystery novel was a real page turner and is, so far, one of the best reads of the year.

All is not well at Cinel na Aeda: some mad person has been violently killing the young girls of the village. So far there have been three such deaths, each has been brutally cut up, and each was murdered when the moon was full. The chieftain of the village, Becc, is at his wit's end as to how to proceed -- his chief brehon is dead, and three strangers (all religious) who are currently staying at the Abbey of Finbarr are suspected by the villagers of having committed the murders -- and because he is a cousin of Colgu (the King of Murman and Fidelma's brother) Becc decides to go to ask Colgu for help. Or specifically to ask that Fidelma, a well known advocate of the courts and crime solver, come to Cinel na Aeda to investigate and help apprehend the murderer. A new mother, Fidelma is finding motherhood not all that it is cracked up to be and is almost relieved to be asked to solve this latest puzzle, much to her companion, Brother Eadulf's chagrin. But he agrees to go along with her to the village and to help her investigate. And Fidelma will need Eadulf's help for the case is very perplexing indeed and things at the village are very tense: the three girls were well liked and the villagers are scared and angry and ready for revenge. Confronted with prejudice against the mysterious strangers, closed mouth villagers and a lack of evidence, Fidelma will need to use every bit of her reasoning faculties in order to sort out this puzzle and so catch a seemingly insane killer...

Rich in historical and cultural detail and complete with a mystery subplot that actually invites the reader to reason along with Fidelma, "Badger's Moon" was a treat to read from beginning to end. The book was fast paced, and the suspense and tension was evenly maintained throughout. And not only were there enough red herring suspects and plot twists to keep any mystery addict happily preoccupied, the author also added a psychological element into the mix by juxtaposing a crisis that Fidelma was personally facing at the latest twist her life has taken (motherhood) and her not so nice (but completely understandable) feelings she had about it all. So that all in all readers are in for a very intriguing and compelling read, especially since they will be able to solve the mystery along with Fidelma -- though I'm not so sure about the cliffhanger at the end, even if it does make for some very slick marketing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic historical mystery , February 27, 2005
This review is from: Badger's Moon: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Hardcover)
Sister Fidelma of Cashel, an advocate of the law courts in Ireland in mid-seventh century Ireland, married her beloved Brother Eadulf of Seaxmund's Ham from the land of the South Folk and has a month old son. Fidelma is not contented to rest in luxury in the home of her brother King Colgu of Muman. She yearns to apply the law so that she can win justice for whoever needs her help.

Her cousin Becc, chieftain of the Cinel na Aeda asks Colgu for an advocate to find the killer of three young girls who were murdered in the past three months on the night of the full moon. When she and Eadulf go to Becc's territory, she finds frightened and angry villagers. Many believe that the three monks that are taking sanctuary in the church who come from Africa are the killers because the murders started soon after this arrived. A distraught person related to one of the victims blames the man who married his ex-wife after she divorced him or the man's son who was courting his daughter. Fidelma must cut through layers of lies and deceptions if she is to find out who the killer really is.

Even in an enlightened country such as mid-seventh century Ireland, the three black African monks are feared and mistrusted because of their skin color. The protagonist is at her very best as she interrogates people, sifts through misleading clues and works with her beloved companion Eadulf, following a trail that will lead them to a much greater mess than either anticipated. BADGER MOON has a shocking cliff hanger that will have readers breathless waiting for the next installment in this fantastic historical mystery series.

Harriet Klausner
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5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma Mysteries, August 17, 2008
Note to Amazon review editors: Since my reviews of Badger's Moon and Whispers of the Moon would be so similar, and since I have read the entire Sister Fidelma mystery series, I have chosen to provide an overall review of these mysteries. I hope this is satisfactory. CMB

Having read all of Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidlema mystery series, it would seem to be more appropriate to review the entire set of these mysteries rather than one of the mysteries in isolation. Peter Tremayne is well known for his expertise in Celtic history, and it is this knowledge imparted in his Sister Fidelma mysteries which kept me reading all of these stories. In each of his Sister Fidelma mysteries, he provides an introduction describing seventh century Ireland, the background of the Irish-Roman Catholic dispute of this period, and an explanation of the source for his current mystery. Most of these mysteries include an introduction to Gaelic pronunciation and the cast of characters in the mystery to help readers keep track of who they are and their role in the story. A map of seventh century Ireland also allows readers to identify where the story mystery occurs.
Tremayne's writing style provides clear descriptions of the time and settings and allow his readers to draw their own mental pictures of each character and his/her personality. Each mystery is fast paced and entices the reader to continue to read until the mystery has been solved. Vocabulary is clear, colorful, varied yet does not require a dictionary for understanding. A good sense of humor and unexpected twists and turns in events and character roles challenge the readers of Tremayne's Sister Fidelma mysteries as they attempt to discover the solutions before she does.
Although each of Tremayne's plots is unique, all are written to be read individually or as part of a sequential series. To provide background for individual characters or events, Tremayne unfortunately uses the same phrases and descriptions over and over, causing the reader to become bored or to laugh at the "here he goes again" repetitions. Since these repetitions in the Sister Fidelma short stories can become tedious, and since general plot development tends to follow similar development, some readers may not read the entire series.
For the individual who enjoys a reading a rapid paced mystery full of interesting historical tidbits for fun and relaxation, Tremayne's Sister Fidelma mysteries will be delightful reading.
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