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In the second book of the Sister Fidelma mystery series, the medieval Irish nun arrives in the heart of Christendom, the Holy City of Rome, to solve a brutal murder. The victim – the Archbishop-designate of Canterbury – is found garroted in the Lateran Palace, and priceless religious items have gone missing. While Roman officials are certain of the culprit’s identity, Fidelma, trained in criminal investigation, doubts the official story and begins her own inquiry. Her investigation takes her through Rome’s darkest passageways and deepens a tangled web of religious conflict and political intrigue. Fidelma’s methodical approach and sharp intellect sustain the mystery as it escalates toward a climax that threatens further bloodshed.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Peter Berresford Ellis
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