Atonement of blood

Description

"Winter, 670 AD. King Colgu has invited the leading nobles and chieftains of his kingdom to a feast day. Fidelma and her companion Eadulf are finally home for an extended stay, and have promised their son Alchu that they'll be able to spend some time together after months of being on the road, investigating crimes. Fidelma and Eadulf are enjoying the feast when it is interrupted by the entrance of a religieux, who claims he has an important message for the King. He approaches the throne and shouts, 'Remember Liamuin!' and then stabs King Colgu"--Amazon.com.

Description

When a religieux, shouting a cryptic message, attempts to kill King Colgú during a feast, Colgu's lawyer sister, Fidelma of Cashel, and her companion, Brother Eadulf are charged with solving the mystery. They must journey into the territory of their arch-enemies, the Uí Fidgente, uncover the evil secrets in the dark, brooding Abbey of Mungairit, and venture into the threatening mountain fastness ruled by a godless tyrant. Danger and violence are their constant companions until the final devastating revelation.

Subjects

Series Statement

• A Sister Fidelma mystery

Other Editions

• Atonement of blood2014-01-01
• Atonement of bloodHeadline2013-01-01
• Atonement of BloodSt. Martin's Press2014-01-01
• Atonement of BloodSt. Martin's Press2015-01-01