Scales of Retribution - (Burren Mystery) by Cora Harrison (Hardcover)

About the Book

Shortly after the birth of Mara's son, the body of local physician Malachy is discovered. But who stands to profit from this death and who, therefore, are Mara's lead suspects?

Book Synopsis

June, 1510: the Burren, west coast of Ireland - Upon going unexpectedly into an early labour, Mara is alerted to the disappearance of Malachy, the local physician. Mystery follows birth, as shortly after the entrance of her son into the world the body of Malachy is discovered.

But who stands to profit from this death and who therefore are Mara's lead suspects? For starters there is Malachy's new wife and her two sons, not to mention the very daughter who helped to deliver Mara's child. But soon we discover that the list of people bearing Malachy a grudge is even longer that Mara could have anticipated.

Review Quotes

"Harrison combines meticulous period detail with a crafty puzzle and a sage, empathetic sleuth"-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Harrison, like Peter Tremayne in his Sister Fidelma series, provides a superior brand of historical mystery that underscores the uniquely independent position of women in medieval and early Renaissance Ireland"-- "Booklist"