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Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne
3.0
I haven't read too many historical detective stories, especially those set in such old times. But I must admit that it was a very nice experience.
I admit that I know nearly nothing about this period of British Isles history and the Christian church. Therefore, it is difficult for me to say to what extent the events of the book took place in history and to what extent they correspond to reality. But maybe that's why this story was even more interesting to me. I have some general knowledge about the beginnings of Christianity in Europe and a difference in old rites in comparison to those present. But thanks to this book I learned a lot more.
And here we have a really well told story of the murder of the superior mother. There are many suspects and many wrong clues. And more than enough motives, and each of them casts suspicion on different person. This is definitely a well-written story.
The characters are also interesting. My only complaint regards the amount of characters who are suspicious and have some hidden and wicked intentions. It is a bit unnatural, there are no ordinary simple and nice characters that would naturally balance the potentially evil ones. As for the main characters Fidelma and Eadulf, they are fine. Eadulf's involvement in the investigation could have been a little bigger, though. I was hoping that I could watch him cooperate with Fidelma despite their differences. It was a bit lacking here. In fact, Fidelma could do everything alone if Eadulf was missing from the book.
This is definitely a good story, and I am very happy with the end, although I was not surprised as I suspected this person already for some time. But still, I had a good time. And one day I plan to read other books in this series.
I admit that I know nearly nothing about this period of British Isles history and the Christian church. Therefore, it is difficult for me to say to what extent the events of the book took place in history and to what extent they correspond to reality. But maybe that's why this story was even more interesting to me. I have some general knowledge about the beginnings of Christianity in Europe and a difference in old rites in comparison to those present. But thanks to this book I learned a lot more.
And here we have a really well told story of the murder of the superior mother. There are many suspects and many wrong clues. And more than enough motives, and each of them casts suspicion on different person. This is definitely a well-written story.
The characters are also interesting. My only complaint regards the amount of characters who are suspicious and have some hidden and wicked intentions. It is a bit unnatural, there are no ordinary simple and nice characters that would naturally balance the potentially evil ones. As for the main characters Fidelma and Eadulf, they are fine. Eadulf's involvement in the investigation could have been a little bigger, though. I was hoping that I could watch him cooperate with Fidelma despite their differences. It was a bit lacking here. In fact, Fidelma could do everything alone if Eadulf was missing from the book.
This is definitely a good story, and I am very happy with the end, although I was not surprised as I suspected this person already for some time. But still, I had a good time. And one day I plan to read other books in this series.