Penance of the Damned (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 27)

In the twenty-seventh installment of Peter Tremayne's 7th-century Irish mystery series, Sister Fidelma returns to investigate the shocking murder of King Colgú's Chief Bishop in enemy territory. With war looming and the accused, Gormán—commander of the King's bodyguard—facing imminent execution, Fidelma and her companion Eadulf must uncover the truth behind the crime. Despite overwhelming evidence against Gormán, Fidelma is determined to find the actual murderer and prevent further conflict between the kingdoms.