Devil's Ladder

The thirty-eighth mystery in Peter Tremayne's long-standing and much-loved series, featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma.AD 674. Sister Fidelma's husband, Eadulf, is accompanying the Chief Brehon of the Kingdom of Muman, Fíthel, on a visit to Judge Samildánach's homestead in the foothills of the Serpent's Mountain. But on their arrival, they discover that the buildings have been destroyed and everyone has vanished.When Fidelma's brother Colgú, King of Muman, hears that Fíthel and Eadulf have also gone missing, he asks Fidelma to travel west in search of them. With Gormán, a former bodyguard to the king, as her companion, she embarks on one of the most perplexing and emotionally devastating journeys of her life. And the warning signs woven into the folklore that surrounds the Serpent's Mountain and the Devil's Ladder grow ever more sinister as their investigation reveals conspiracy, betrayal, unrequited love - and murder.Praise for the widely acclaimed Sister Fidelma mysteries:'A challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller' Booklist'The background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully evocative' The Times'Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well for future series entries' Publishers Weekly