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- Mara, Brehon of the Burren, must battle superstitious beliefs and fears as she sets out to solve a brutal murder.
- About the Author: Cora Harrison published twenty-six children's books before turning to adult novels with the 'Mara' series of Celtic historical mysteries set in 16th century Ireland.
- 208 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Burren Mystery
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About the Book
When a woman's body is found strangled and bound with rope to the stone torso of Far Briege, the ancient stone god which stands sentinel above the Atlantic cliffs, the locals believe it was the god who killed her. Ignoring the ancient legends, Mara, Brehon of the Burren, is more concerned to bring a mortal killer to justice.Book Synopsis
Mara, Brehon of the Burren, must battle superstitious beliefs and fears as she sets out to solve a brutal murder. When a woman's body is discovered, strangled and bound with rope to the stone torso of Fár Breige, the ancient stone god which stands sentinel above the haunted caves and ancient fortifications of the Atlantic cliffs, the locals believe it was the god who killed her.In life, Clodagh O'Lochlainn had been a disgrace to her clan, tormenting her former priestly lover, jeering at her husband, robbing her relatives: but could she really have been slaughtered by a vengeful god, as the local population believes? Abandoning preparations for the celebration of her fiftieth birthday, Mara, Brehon of the Burren, with the assistance of Fachtnan and her scholars, takes up the task of solving the murder. Ignoring the ancient legends, she concentrates instead on bringing a mortal killer to justice. But it's only when Fachtnan's small daughter is lost in the labyrinth of passages among the caves that the horrifying truth begins to emerge.
Review Quotes
"Harrison's excellent Burren Mystery series continues to showcase the enlightened legal system of medieval Ireland and the elevated position occupied by educated women in that system"-- "Booklist"
"This is a terrific read for anyone wanting immersion in another time and place."--Sarah Johnson, Historical Novel Society
About the Author
Cora Harrison published twenty-six children's books before turning to adult novels with the 'Mara' series of Celtic historical mysteries set in 16th century Ireland. Cora lives on a farm near the Burren in the west of Ireland.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Burren Mystery
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Severn House
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Cora Harrison
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2016
TCIN: 1002558281
UPC: 9781847516756
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-3879
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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