An Ensuing Evil and Others by Peter Tremayne

This land was the most feminist era until today. They were protected from rape and sexual harassment.

They could divorce their husbands and receive part of the property and could inherit property. Women are able to hold any position they wish, including political positions, warriors, doctors, magistrates, lawyers, and judges. Among the provincial kingdoms there were also smaller clan territories.The Brehon Laws rule the land. The Four provincial kings of Ulaidh, Connacht, Muman, and of Laigin all of which gave their allegiance to the High King of the fifth province, which is ruled from Tara, and which is an honorary title that rotates among the various kingdoms when each High King dies.

These books take place in 666 AD Ireland at a time when there were five kingdoms. Brigid of Kildare and a qualified dalaigh, or advocate of the ancient court laws, her life and times are explained in detail before you read any of the books. Read moreįor those who haven't read any of the Sister Fidelma mysteries, she is a religieuse and former member of the community of St. Within the forbidden valley, Fidelma embarks upon an inquiry that not only places her in the gravest personal danger but upon which rests the continuing peace of her brother's kingdom. As an emissary of her brother the king, as well as her position as a dalaigh-an advocate of the Brehon courts-it is Fidelma's responsibility to uncover the truth behind the gruesome murders. Fidelma's task won't be an easy one, though, as Laisre's clan is known for its hostility to the new religion and fierce adherence to the old.Īpproaching the valley, Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf, come upon a particularly grisly scene-the slain bodies of thirty-three young men, placed in a sunwise circle and bearing the marks of the ancient threefold death of pagan times. Her mission is to negotiate with the chieftain Laisre for permission to build a Christian church and school in his territory. 666, Sister Fidelma is sent by her brother, Colgu of Cashel, the king of Muman, to the remote valley of Gleann Geis, whose inhabitants still adhere to the ancient Druidic ways. OL17309417W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 92.42 Pages 358 Ppi 500 Related-external-id urn:isbn:1429909684 Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 16:53:55.297033 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA1138623 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City New York Containerid S0022 Donor

An Ensuing Evil and Others by Peter Tremayne