Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a british historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 98 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms peter tremayne and peter macalan. The sister fidelma mystery series in order peter tremayne. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma series by peter. Tampa bay tribune in the simultaneously sharptongued and full, womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly. A thousand welcomes to the sister fidelma mysteries website.
As peter tremayne, he currently writes historical mysteries most notably the sister fidelma series. The complete series list for a sister fidelma mystery peter tremayne. Peter berresford ellis born 10 march 1943 is a historian, literary biographer, and novelist who has published over 90 books to date either under his own name or his pseudonyms peter tremayne and peter macalan. The revenge of dracula by peter tremayne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Incidentally, peter tremayne is the pen name of a septuagenarian british author. Shroud for the archbishop is book two in the sister fidelma historical traditionalmystery series set in europes middle ages circa 660670. Blood in eden sister fidelma mysteries book 30 books. Master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16 by. Sister fidelma, who is a female character, is the featured protagonist in the conventrelated sister fidelma series of books authored by peter tremayne. The shapeshifters lair sister fidelma mysteries book 31.
Sister fidelma is not simply a religieuse, a former member of the community of st brigid of kildare. A chilling historical mystery of secrecy and danger by peter tremayne, in very good condition. Strongminded fidelma of munster, ventures from her home in ireland to attend the synod of whitby. This site is provided for everyone interested in peter tremayne s international bestselling mystery series and, indeed, to those interested in all his work both as peter tremayne and his nonfiction work as the celtic scholar peter berresford ellis. Peter tremaynes novels featuring fidelma of cashel have won critical praise from around the world and have enjoyed an everincreasing readership. Peter tremayne and peter macalan are the pen names of british novelist, historian and biographer peter berresford ellis. The king has convened a synod to debate the ultimate supremacy of the roman or celtic christian church. The thirtyfirst mystery in peter tremaynes longstanding and muchloved series, featuring 7thcentury irish supersleuth sister fidelma. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Explore books by peter tremayne with our selection at. Tampa bay tribune in the simultaneously sharptongued and full, womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow.
Peter tremayne is a pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar who has written extensively on the ancient celts and the irish. See all books authored by peter tremayne, including absolution by murder, and shroud for the archbishop, and more on. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremayne s sister fidelma series, bringing 7thcentury ireland vividly to life. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolution by murder. Most of the stories take place in ireland and england, but this second book in the series brings sister fidelma, an irish investigatingjudge and religious woman, to. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by the shapeshifters lair and the sister fidelma series.
Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremayne s sister fidelma series, bringing seventhcentury ireland vividly to life as the leading churchmen and women gather at the synod of whitby in ad 664 to debate the rival merits of the celtic and roman churches, tempers begin to fray. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter tremayne books online. Set in a rome riven by religious and political conflicts, shroud for the archbishop is the second compelling novel in peter tremaynes gripping celtic mystery series.
As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring 7th century irish religieuse fidelma of cashel. This is a collection of new essays on peter tremaynes sister fidelma novels, which feature sister fidelmas attempts to solve a wide range of crimes, often murders that occur under especially mysterious conditions. The thirtyfirst mystery in peter tremayne s longstanding and muchloved series, featuring 7thcentury irish supersleuth sister fidelma. Absolution by murder, the first book of peter tremaynes series, is a thrilling expedition throughout the life of an irish woman, who is both a dalaigh of the court and a celtic nun. Historical mystery, horror, fantasy, science fiction. Peter tremayne books list of books by author peter tremayne. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by blood in eden and the sister fidelma series. Set in a rome riven by religious and political conflicts, shroud for the archbishop is the second compelling novel in peter tremayne s gripping celtic mystery series. First published in 2004, this was a later title for peter berresford under his peter tremayne pseudonym. The sister fidelma book series by peter tremayne includes books absolution by murder, shroud for the archbishop, suffer little children, and several more. A compulsive readable whodunit fronted by one of the most reliably intriguing characters to grace the pages of the genre booklist wighard, archbishop. The sister fidelma mysteries essays on the historical novels of peter tremayne.
As well as the sister fidelma series, under the pseudonym peter tremayne, ellis has written many novels and short stories, the majority inspired by celtic myth and legend. Tremayne, peter peter berresford ellis author of the subtle serpent published by st. If you love ellis peters, youll be gripped by the shapeshifters lair and the. Brought out on the 17th of october in 1999, through the st. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Jan 20, 2015 shroud for the archbishop is book two in the sister fidelma historical traditionalmystery series set in europes middle ages circa 660670. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned celtic scholar who has written over 30 books on the ancient celts and the irish. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym for peter beresford ellis, a worldreknowned celtic scholar with over 20 nonfiction books on various aspects of the ancient celtic world.
Below is a list of peter tremaynes sister fidelma books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. Peter tremayne, highly acclaimed author of the devils seal and atonement of blood, presents the second death, another gripping celtic mystery featuring supersleuth sister fidelma. She is also a qualified dalaigh, or advocate of the ancient law courts of ireland. Log in to see more information about peter tremayne log in or register now. The hamlet of cloichin is said to be a veritable eden, with its prosperous farms and closeknit, friendly community. Absolution by murder peter tremayne audio performance by caroline lennon 3. In the past, he has written horror novels, often featuring monsters, creatures and other supernatural beings. Peter tremayne is currently considered a single author. A headless female corpse is found in the drinking well of a remote abbey in southwest ireland.
Peter tremayne began his sister fidelma series in 1994 with the novel absolution by murder. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Sister fidelma returns in blood in eden, the thirtieth celtic mystery by peter tremayne, acclaimed author of bloodmoon, penance of the damned and night of the lightbringer. Most of the stories take place in ireland and england, but this second book in the series brings sister fidelma, an irish investigatingjudge and religious woman, to rome. Fidelma is both a dalaigh an advocate in the courts of the five kingdoms of eireann, and celtic nun ellis uses the french term. See the complete sister fidelma series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The sister fidelma mysteries are a series of historical mystery novels and short stories by peter tremayne pseudonym of peter berresford ellis about a fictional detective who is the eponymous heroine of a series. Jul 15, 2003 peter tremayne s novels featuring fidelma of cashel have won critical praise from around the world and have enjoyed an everincreasing readership. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a wellknown authority on the ancient celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the brehon law system and 7thcentury irish.
Sister fidelma is thrown into a sinister mystery full of intrigue, danger and violence in peter tremaynes fourth celtic mystery. Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremaynes sister fidelma series, bringing seventhcentury ireland vividly to life as the leading churchmen and women gather at the synod of whitby in ad 664 to debate the rival merits of the celtic and roman churches, tempers begin to fray. As tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring fidelma of cashel, beginning with absolu. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of peter berresford ellis, a renowned scholar on the ancient celts and the irish. In the simultaneously sharptongued and full womanly figure of sister fidelma, tremayne has created a heroine whom many readers will willingly follow. The shapeshifters lair sister fidelma mysteries book 31 by. A chilling historical mystery of secrecy and danger by peter tremayne sister fidelma must find the link that connects the mysterious crimes in master of souls, peter tremayne s brilliant sixteenth novel in the everpopular sister fidelma mystery series. Even though he received a ba and an ma in celtic studies, he decided to become a journalist and worked at numerous weekly newspapers throughout england and ireland. Martins griffin publishing label, this was to be the fourteenth title in the sister fidelma series, with it already well under way now. Tremaynes supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. Sister fidelma is thrown into a sinister mystery full of intrigue, danger and violence in peter tremayne s fourth celtic mystery.
Peter tremayne primary author only author division. The hound of frankenstein, ventura books, london, 1977. Smoke in the wind is a richly imagined, wonderfully written entry in what is understandably one of the most popular historical series today. The novels, set mainly in 7th century ireland, also include a great deal of history, which is not surprising given that the author is actually peter berresford ellis, a noted. Sister fidelma returns in the shapeshifters lair, the thirtyfirst celtic mystery by peter tremayne, acclaimed author of blood in eden, bloodmoon and penance of the damned. The series is currently ongoing, at a pace of one novel per year.
Absolution by murder is the brilliant and evocative first novel in peter tremaynes sister fidelma series, bringing 7thcentury ireland vividly to life. Under peter tremayne, he is the author of the international bestselling sister. Master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16 by peter. Buy master of souls sister fidelma mysteries book 16. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Absolution by murder by peter tremayne librarything. Peter tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of a wellknown authority on the ancient celts, who has utilised his knowledge of the brehon law system and 7thcentury irish society to create a new concept in detective fiction. Sister fidelma audiobooks listen to the full series. Shroud for the archbishop sister fidelma mysteries book 2. Tremayne s supersleuth is a vibrant creation morgan llywelyn, a brilliant and beguiling heroine. Peter tremayne audio books, best sellers, author bio. There is much political and religious intrigue and treachery. Peter tremayne is the fiction writing pseudonym of the celtic scholar and author peter berresford ellis, who was born in coventry, warwickshire, england on march 10, 1943.