Act of Mercy (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 8)

The background detail is brilliantly defined... Wonderfully evocative -- THE TIMES 'The background detail is brilliantly defined... Wonderfully evocative' The Times 'Crammed with interesting snippets of information that give the characters a credence. His style is racy, his dialogue sharp' Historical Novel Review 'Sister Fidelma is fast becoming a world ambassador of ancient Irish culture' Irish Post 'Definitely an Ellis Peters competitor...the background detail is marvellous' Evening Standard 'A triumph! Plenty of red herrings, plots and sub-plots...He succeeds in bringing the ancient world to life...The novels are admirable' Mike Ashley, Mystery Scene 'A heroine whom many readers will willingly follow' Kirkus Reviews 'One of the most interesting sleuths to come on the scene in recent years' Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 'I believe I have a tendresse for Sister Fidelma. Ingeniously plotted...subtly paced...written with conviction, a feel for the time, and a chilly air of period authenticity. A series to cultivate' Jack Adrian Crammed with interesting snippets of information that give the characters a credence. His style is racy, his dialogue sharp -- HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW