Sister Fidelma Mysteries

Essays on the Historical Novels of Peter Tremayne

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

This is a collection of new essays on Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma novels, which feature Sister Fidelma's attempts to solve a wide range of crimes, often murders that occur under especially mysterious conditions. The novels, set mainly in 7th century Ireland, also include a great deal of history, which is not surprising given that the author is actually Peter Berresford Ellis, a noted Celtic historian. Some of the essays analyze aspects of the novels, focusing especially on the protagonist and her partner in detection and, ultimately, husband, Brother Eadulf. Other essays place Fidelma and the novels within the tradition of detective fiction. Still others explore the historical, intellectual, spiritual and geographical contexts for her labors. Also included are accounts of the author's career, the International Sister Fidelma Society, and the biennial Sister Fidelma conferences held in Cashel, Ireland.

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Utgivningsdatum:2012-08-30
Mått:152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt:331 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:239
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786466672

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Edward J. Rielly is a professor emeritus of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, where he created and directed the Writing and Publishing program. He is the author or editor of 30 books and lives in Westbrook, Maine. David Robert Wooten is director of The International Sister Fidelma Society and editor of its magazine, The Brehon. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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“An excellent guide”—Mystery Scene; “the essays in this collection touch on a wide variety of topics that will be of interest to many readers and scholars across a variety of fields”—The Journal of American Culture; “esays critically discuss the phenomenon of ‘Fidelmania’”—Reference & Research Book News.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACEEdward J. Rielly and David Robert Wooten Sister Fidelma: A Woman for All SeasonsEdward J. Rielly Who Is Peter Tremayne?David Robert Wooten The Impact of Sister Fidelma on Irish Crime FictionJohn Scaggs Teaching Sister Fidelma: Two ModelsEdward J. Rielly Fidelma's Position in the Female Detective GenreRichard Dalby Hidden from History: Fidelma of Cashel and Lost Female ValuesChristine Kinealy Brother Eadulf: Monk of SaxmundhamMairéad Ní Riada Fidelma Locations in Munster (Ireland)David Robert Wooten Fidelma of Cashel and the Brehon CodePatrick O'Keefe Druids and Brehons: Fidelma and the Druidic TraditionAnita M. Vickers A Druid in New GuiseChristiane W. Luehrs and Robert B. Luehrs Fidelma of Cashel: The Plight of the Learned LadyMitzi M. Brunsdale Pursuing the Mystery of Religious LifePatricia C. Flynn The Sister Is a Mother: Sister Fidelma and the Celtic ChurchFrank A. Salamone Nothing Hidden That Shall Not Be Known: Mystery and Detectionin the Sister Fidelma NovelsJohn Scaggs Lady Justice: Social Sleuthing and Sister FidelmaJennifer Molidor Fidelma and the Irish LanguageAnna Heussaff Fidelma and the Celts of Brittany: Ancient and ModernHerve Latimier Who Wears the Pants? Role Reversal in the Sister Fidelma MysteriesM.E. Kemp The International Sister Fidelma SocietyDavid Robert Wooten Féile Fidelma: Its Origins and HistorySeamus J. King Interview with Peter TremayneEdward J. Rielly SISTER FIDELMA BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS INDEX