Abbott Segae has been murdered. He was the religious advisor to King
Colgu of Cashel. Colgu has. When invited to visit the site of the
murder, but it is in territory, which could be potentially dangerous to
him. So he decides to send his sister Fidelma to investigate. On the
way there Fidelma and her partner Eadulf are informed that it is Gorman,
the head of Colgu's bodyguard who has been accused of the murder.
During initial discussions Fidelma is informed that Gorman is either to
be turned over to the religious community for execution or left to be
judged under the old laws of Ireland. She comes to the realisation that
Gorman has not really been tried, only evidence has been presented.
She calls for a proper trial to be held.
Fidelma's investigation only leads to more questions, and then Gorman
escapes his confinement. Does this prove his guilt? Can he brought
back before a decision has to be made about his guilt? A decision which
could lead to war!
When a young woman is found hanging it is thought that she committed
suicide, but Eadulf points to her crushed skull that this is not the
case. The rope that hung her belonged to a religious scribe who is
missing. He is found in the river dead from blows to the head. Who
killed them and why? Is it connected to the death of the abbot? If so,
why?
As they gather more evidence, it appears to point to a conspiracy to
overthrow Colgu's neighbour. Is it possible for the little group to
stop the conspiracy?
Author Peter Tremayne's historical murder mystery is full of action and
intrigue. A thoroughly enjoyable read and hard to put down.
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