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Sister Fidelma decides to go on a ship bound for the Shrine of St. James in an attempt to contemplate her commitment to the Irish Celtic Church, & her relationship with the monk,Eadulf.On board there are complications: her first love who broke her heart at 18 is aboard,violent storms & near shipwreck occur, & a series of murders intrude on her thought process. In the next book, Our Lady of Darkness,once on land Fidelma receives a harrowing note ⬇️

Reading as escapism 😀 #coffeeandbooks #MysteryofAncientIreland #SisterFidelma

I scored several old Sr.Fidelma Mysteries #mysteriesofAncientIreland through Thrift Books.Sipping my Labor Day morning coffee while enjoying what feels like an autumn day in my porch! Coldish breeze, the temp is 69. Barely a cloud- bright blue skies. I plan to walk afterwards. #porchlife #LazyLaborDay #coffeeandbooks

Another compelling tale in this series.A monk disappears with ancient relics from the Abbey of Imleach.There is an assassination attempt on her brother,the king of Muman. Are these two events linked?As advocate of the court, Sister Fidelma,aided by her friend,Brother Eadulf,investigates.A convoluted & confusing investigation proceeds.Fidelma eventually suspects there is an unknown faction that wants both the relics & her brother‘s kingship.

Peter Treymayne never disappoints.Sr. Fidelma is sent by her brother,King of Muman to represent him in negotiations with the pagan chief in a remote valley to build a Christian chapel & school.Her confidant & friend Br. Eadulf joins her in this journey.On their way they make a gruesome discovery: 33 men placed in a sunrise circle with evidence that they experienced a 3 fold death,an pagan ritual.Sr.F must uncover the truth behind this pagan 🔽

Early morning listening to tagged book. My coffee slowly waking me. #booksandcoffee 📚☕️

Sister Fidelma,an advocate at Brehon‘s courts,is called to investigate the murder of the chieftain of the farming village of Araglin by the chieftain‘s estranged wife.A local deaf-mute is charged with his murder.This “peaceful”place harbors a multitude of sins & a web of secrets.With the help her friend,Br. Eadulf,Fidelma unravels each complicated thread to reveal the shocking person behind 5 seemingly unconnected murders that have occurred.

Of course I had to look up this festival along with its history.

https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/lughnasadh

Breakfast with Sister Fidelma. #locallibrary #MysteryofAncientIreland
The cover is #beige #coverlove #day16

The decapitated bodies of 2 young novices in the abby of The Salmon of the Three Wells sets the stage for an investigation by Sister Fidelma,a dalaigh, or advocate of the courts. Fidelma is summoned to the Abbey to gather & access evidence & determine if a case should be presented before the high court.Another mystery is introduced involving a betrayal of her brother‘s kingdom. Her friend Brother Eadulf assists. #serieslove2024