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Title: The Devil's Seal

Subtitle: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland

Author: Peter Tremayne

Narrator: Caroline Lennon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Super sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in a brand-new historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of Atonement of Blood, The Seventh Trumpet, and many more.

Ireland, AD 671. When a curious deputation of religieux arrive in Cashel, death follows close behind. Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, seem unable to stem the bloodshed. Is one of the deputation responsible? What was the Venerable Verax, the scholar from Rome, hiding?

Was there an evil secret behind the austere Bishop Arwald? Indeed, what was the real reason behind Eadulf's brother Egric's unexpected appearance at Cashel - could he be the culprit? Victims and suspects combine to make a tangled skein of mystery more complex and bloody than Fidelma and Eadulf have ever faced.

Members Reviews:

I recommend "The Devil's Seal" to anyone who likes a good ...

The scholarship alone behind the Sister Fidelma mysteries makes these stand out, but the stories are compelling, using puzzles, suspense and interesting characters. Fidelma's character has developed increased grace, making her a more likeable person, not so dominating of her husband and partner Edulph. They share more of the credit for solving the crime than in the earlier novels, and the interplay of their characters seems more natural. I recommend "The Devil's Seal" to anyone who likes a good mystery, especially one with an historical setting. It is good for those who love Ireland, too.

Not bad

A 3.5. Not bad, but not the best in the series, either. As usual, the mystery plot was intricately woven and each time I focused my suspicions on one person, another had to be considered. The problems came in other areas. While I enjoy the history learned in this series, Tremayne relayed most historical details and, worse, plotlines from previous stories in the dialogue between characters. This proved awkward and bogged down the story. I realize dialogue is not Tremayne's strong suit, but it seemed worse than usual here. I still enjoy the characters and, as stated above, the mystery was quite strong. I only wish the journey had proved a little smoother sailing.

Not Tremayne's best

âThe Devilâs Sealâ reminds me of earlier volumes in the series in which complicated plots sometimes overwhelm genuinely fascinating characters and historical settings in ancient Ireland. But as the relationship between Fidelma and Eadulf developed and as readers were drawn deeper into the world Peter Tremayne so faithfully recreated, the novels themselves grew in clarity and narrative power. By contrast, Fidelmaâs challenge in "The Devil's Seal"âa complicated conundrum involving church politics and multiple murdersâfeels sterile and contrived. By the end, I didnât care who was guilty. But donât judge this usually excellent series by this book.

Murder and Ecclesiastical history in the Dark Ages.

This is one of the latest in the Fidelma mystery series. Set in Ireland in 671 it provides an outstanding mystery wrapped in ecclesiastical history as well. One note of caution, this book follows the events of the previous books and should not be read out of order. The first book in the series is Absolution by Murder which takes place at the Synod of Whitby (664AD).