Bloodmoon

Bloodmoon by Peter Tremayne

Sister Fidelma is on her way to an abbey in southeastern Ireland, accompanied by her partner Eadulf and their guardian Enda.  However, Eadulf is grumpy because Fidelma hasn’t let him in on the reason for the trip.

Unfortunately shortly after their arrival, Abbot Nessan, the man with whom Fidelma had gone to visit, was found murdered!  It is after this that Fidelma informs Eadulf that she is under a secret oath, and she can’t even tell him about it or the mission.

On the next stage of the journey they are ambushed by two bowmen.  The arrows were aimed at Fidelma, but fortunately they missed.  Enda and Eadulf were able to deal with the bowmen.  They then have to cross a river by boat.  As they near their destination they are approached by a warship.  Is this further trouble or a possible escort?

They learn of the possibility of war amongst the clans of the area and possible conspiracies.  So the little group must travel on.  Unfortunately they are taken prisoner.  While jailed, Fidelma finds another prisoner; she is the one accused of killing Abbot Nessan.  Fidelma knows that she didn’t.  She also finds out from her that the queen of the high king of Ireland has been abdicated.  Who is responsible for all of this?

Can the small group escape and solve the mystery of the conspiracy?  Author Peter Tremayne has plenty of adventure awaiting Fidelma, Eadulf and Enda before anything can be solved.  A thoroughly enjoyable read.