We discuss chapters 13-20 of Absolution by Murder, the first novel in the dark-ages mystery extravaganza that is the Sister Fidelma series by Peter Tremayne. Secrets are unveiled, sequels are baited, and we get answers to about half of the questions we had along the way. Does the novel fare best as a mystery, or as a piece of historical fiction? With a historians hand behind the ink, perhaps there is a more unique explanation to this book’s approach to history.

Check out Part One and Part Two here!