The Keening by Anne Emery - ISBN: 9781770415843
Paperback
Ancient murder, unearthed prophecies: Can the past save the future?

The Keening

A Mystery of Gaelic Ireland

$58.62

  • Paperback

    1 pages

  • Release Date

    21 September 2021

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Summary

The murdered body of Sorcha the prophetess is discovered following a lavish banquet at the Maguire castle in 16th-century Ireland. In the present day, a dig commences on the land, and not only is a body discovered, but a sheaf of prophecies. Who killed Sorcha?

There has been a guesthouse on the Tierney land in County Fermanagh for hundreds of years. Now Tierney’s Hotel is faced with a development that will block the hotel’s best feature, its view of Enniskillen Castle. But the project…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781770415843
ISBN-10:177041584X
Author:Anne Emery
Publisher:ECW Press,Canada
Imprint:ECW Press,Canada
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:1
Release Date:21 September 2021
Weight:625g
Dimensions:235mm x 150mm
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Critics Review

“The intricately developed story may appeal to fans of Cora Harrison’s ‘Burren’ mysteries.” — Library Journal
“A rich and rewarding book, it arouses our sympathies for the long, painful history of the Irish within an engrossing mystery.” — Historical Novel Society
“Halifax author Anne Emery has superbly blended two fascinating storylines in The Keening, a splendid murder mystery with characters you wish you knew.” — Winnipeg Free Press
“Those who enjoy historical novels — particularly mysteries — are in for a treat with Anne Emery’s The Keening: A Mystery of Gaelic Ireland … Emery effectively switches back and forth from around 1600 to present day resulting in a fascinating read.” — The IFP

About The Author

Anne Emery

Anne Emery is a lawyer and author of the Collins-Burke Mystery Series, which has won several awards including the 2019 Arthur Ellis for Best Crime Novel for Though the Heavens Fall. Her series is set in various places: Halifax, Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, Berlin. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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