Peter Tremayne, de son vrai nom Peter Berresford Ellis, est passionné de culture celte. Né le 10 mars 1943, il s'est fait connaître avec des récits fantastiques fondés sur les mythes et légendes celtiques et reçoit en 1988 l'Irish Post Award, en reconnaissance de ses apports importants à l'étude de l'Histoire irlandaise. Entre 1983 et 1993, il écrit huit thrillers sous le nom de Peter MacAlan, puis se lance dans la rédaction des " Mystères de Sœur Fidelma ", série qui compte aujourd'hui vingt-sept titres, dont Maître des âmes, lauréat du prix Historia du roman policier historique 2010.
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While investigating the savage murder of a religious magnate, Sister Fidelma uncovers a dark world of slavery and abuse within the abbey walls, in Peter Tremayne's thrilling nineteenth mystery, THE COUNCIL OF THE CURSED.
PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'Rich helpings of evil and tension with lively and varied characters' Historical Novel Review, 'The masterly storytelling from an author hwo breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about' Belfast Telegraph
It is AD 670, and Bishop Leodegar has called the church leaders together for an emergency meeting. But a fierce row breaks out and the assembly descends into chaos. Later that evening one of the delegates is discovered murdered, his skull brutally smashed. Sister Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf, unwittingly find themselves in the middle of a shocking murder investigation involving the most powerful religious leaders in the land. The disappearance of women and children and rumours of a slave trade indicate malevolent forces at work. To catch those responsible, Fidelma and Eadulf must challenge these fearsome individuals and in doing so, risk their own lives...
What readers are saying about THE COUNCIL OF THE CURSED:
'Interesting history intertwined in the plot, with many twist and turns'
'Well plotted with plenty of tension. Excellent read - don't miss this book'
'How Peter Tremayne manages to keep producing entertaining, unique stories is simply amazing. Fresh and interesting right up to the end'
Título : The Council of the Cursed (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 19)
EAN : 9780755372744
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