The Seventh Trumpet
The Seventh Trumpet by Peter Tremayne is a historical mystery published by Headline in 2013. Set in Ireland during AD 670, this novel follows Sister Fidelma and her companion Eadulf as they investigate the murder of a young noble found near Cashel. The only clue is an emblem from the nearby kingdom of Laign, leading them into a web of violence and intrigue tied to a fanatical figure claiming divine authority.
Readers will encounter a complex narrative involving murder, abduction, and the struggle against a backdrop of political unrest. As Sister Fidelma and Eadulf delve deeper, they must unravel the connections between the dead noble, a murdered priest, and a menacing abbot. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering a blend of action, adventure, and detective elements that enrich the historical context of Ancient Ireland.
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Sister Fidelma returns in another gripping Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of THE SUBTLE SERPENT, SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN and many more.
PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ‘Definitely an Ellis Peters competitor’ Evening Standard, ‘This is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the worth he is writing about’ Belfast Telegraph
Ireland, AD 670. When the body of a murdered young noble is discovered not far from Cashel, the King calls upon Sister Fildema and her companion Eadulf to investigate. The only clue to the noble’s identity is an emblem originating from the nearby kingdom of Laign. Could the murder be somehow related to the violence erupting in the west of the kingdom?
The turmoil is led by a fanatical figure claiming to have been summoned by ‘the seventh angel’ to remove the ‘impure of faith’ from the land, and Fidelma and Eadulf soon find themselves struggling with a tangled skein of murder and intrigue. What is the mystery that connects the dead noble, a murdered alcoholic priest, and a menacing abbot who has built his abbey into a military fortress?
When Sister Fidelma herself becomes the victim of abduction, it is up to Eadulf to find and save her from imminent death, so that the mystery can be solved…
What readers are saying about THE SEVENTH TRUMPET:
‘Deserves seven stars. Authentic, well written and expertly plotted‘
‘This story dishes up betrayal and love in equal volumes. The series just gets better and better‘
‘Amazing mixtureof crime thrillerand fascinating history of Ancient Ireland. Beautifully written‘
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