Sister Fidelma-an Eognacht princess and sister to the king of Cashel, a religieuse of the Celtic Church and an advocate of the Brehornn court-is one of the most interesting and compelling figures in contemporary mystery fiction. In this collection of short mysteries, Tremayne fills in many of the background details of Fidelma and seventh-century Ireland not found in the novels, and weaves his always-beguiling mix of history and mystery.

Contents:

• Murder in Repose
• Murder by Miracle
• Tarnished Halo
• Abbey Sinister
• Our Lady of Death
• Hemlock at Vespers
• At the Tent of Holofernes
• A Canticle for Wulfstan
• The High King's Sword
• The Poisoned Chalice
• Holy Blood
• A Scream from the Sepulcher
• The Horse That Died for Shame
• Invitation to a Poisoning
• Those That Trespass