{"product_id":"9780312252885","title":"Hemlock at Vespers : Fifteen Sister Fidelma Mysteries","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHemlock at Vespers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Peter Tremayne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSister Fidelma-an Eognacht princess and sister to the king of Cashel, a religieuse of the Celtic Church and an advocate of the Brehornn court-is one of the most interesting and compelling figures in contemporary mystery fiction. In this collection of short mysteries, Tremayne fills in many of the background details of Fidelma and seventh-century Ireland not found in the novels, and weaves his always-beguiling mix of history and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A treat for history buffs who devoured Thomas Cahill's \u003ci\u003eHow the Irish Saved Civilization \u003c\/i\u003eand historical mystery fans who appreciate strong and intelligent female protagonists.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on The Subtle Serpent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tremayne's heroine is gutsy. She is funny. As she outwits the dull-witted and silences the foolish with a quick comment, the reader is inclined to murmur 'Bravo!' \u003ci\u003eThe Spider's Web \u003c\/i\u003eis the fifth book in the series. We can only hope there will be a dozen more.” —\u003ci\u003eTampa Bay Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In the simultaneously sharp-tongued and full, womanly figure of Sister Fidelma, Tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. Even Brother Cadfael might have tolerated her.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Absolution by Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312252885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40593656447182,"sku":"9780312252885","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_93992fdb-8d37-49ae-be53-c3022a865b07.jpg?v=1637790776","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312252885","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}