Cora Harrison lives in the Burren in the west of Ireland, an area whose landscape and history form the background to a medieval series of which this is the second novel. She has published twenty-five books for children, mainly dealing with Irish history and mythology.
Praise for "A Secret and Unlawful Killing" "In [her] captivating
second mystery . . . Harrison depicts the intricacies of Irish law
so clearly and marries them to her plot so adroitly that despite
their unfamiliarity they are easily understood. Engaging characters
. . . add to the pleasure. Mara's quest to solve the murders and
"to restore peace to the people of the Burren" makes for compelling
reading." --"Publishers Weekly" "Mara makes several momentous and
unpleasant discoveries on her road to a just verdict. ["A Secret
and Unlawful Killing"] features well-drawn characters, a
tantalizing mystery and an intriguing look at the surprisingly
complex and liberal laws of 1509 Ireland." --"Kirkus Review" "This
follow-up to My Lady Judge is a leisurely amble through the
countryside of medieval Ireland. Like Peter Tremayne's clerical
sleuth, Sister Fidelma, Mara is no one's fool."--"Library Journal"
"Another well-researched, appealing historical mystery."
--"Booklist" "Mara is tolerant and kind with people, but she is
also relentless in pursuit of the killer or killers. She is so
implacable, in fact, that the book reads like a 'police
procedural.'. . . Like most mystery novels, the facts, or clues,
are presented so the reader can solve the mystery. I couldn't solve
it. At the end of the book, I was astonished. A Secret and Unlawful
Killing is a gripping mystery that also shows life in Gaelic
Ireland. . . . You'll enjoy this mystery and learn much about our
Irish heritage."--"Irish American News" ""A Secret and Unlawful
Killing" is a deft weaving of this Medieval tale on the framework
of the ancient Irish legal system. Harrison matches the pace of the
story to the stride of the horses which are the main means of
travel in the rocky hills and valleys of Burren. She guides the
reader though the intricacies of Gaelic law and adds an underplayed
romance to a nicely plotted mystery." --"I Love a Mystery
"newsletter Praise for "My Lady Judge" "" "Enchanting. . . . The
old-fashioned appeal of Harrison's prose opens up a new world while
harkening back to the way writers like Ellis Peters fashioned their
historical mysteries." --"Baltimore"" Sun" "This is something
different in the historical mystery line, and it works very well.
The Lady Judge is definitely a series to watch." --"The Globe &
Mail "(Canada) "A lovely, balanced blend of historical detail and
good storytelling. This book is appealing in every way." --Brenda
Rickman Vantrease, author of "The Mercy Seller" "Sister Fidelma
would be delighted with her sleuthing 'descendant'--a new female
Brehon named Mara. Well researched and written." --Peter Tremayne,
author of the Sister Fidelma Mysteries "An excellent historical
novel with a most original leading character. A true Celtic feast."
--P. C. Doherty, author of "The Assassins of Isis"
Praise for "A Secret and Unlawful Killing": “In [her]
captivating second mystery . . . Harrison depicts the intricacies
of Irish law so clearly and marries them to her plot so adroitly
that despite their unfamiliarity they are easily understood.
Engaging characters . . . add to the pleasure. Mara’s quest to
solve the murders and “to restore peace to the people of the
Burren” makes for compelling reading.” —"Publishers
Weekly" “Mara makes several momentous and unpleasant
discoveries on her road to a just verdict. ["A Secret and Unlawful
Killing"] features well-drawn characters, a tantalizing mystery and
an intriguing look at the surprisingly complex and liberal laws of
1509 Ireland.” —"Kirkus Review" “This follow-up to My Lady
Judge is a leisurely amble through the countryside of medieval
Ireland. Like Peter Tremayne’s clerical sleuth, Sister Fidelma,
Mara is no one’s fool.”
Praise for "A Secret and Unlawful Killing": "In [her] captivating
second mystery . . . Harrison depicts the intricacies of Irish law
so clearly and marries them to her plot so adroitly that despite
their unfamiliarity they are easily understood. Engaging characters
. . . add to the pleasure. Mara's quest to solve the murders and
"to restore peace to the people of the Burren" makes for compelling
reading." --"Publishers Weekly" "Mara makes several momentous and
unpleasant discoveries on her road to a just verdict. ["A Secret
and Unlawful Killing"] features well-drawn characters, a
tantalizing mystery and an intriguing look at the surprisingly
complex and liberal laws of 1509 Ireland." --"Kirkus Review" "This
follow-up to My Lady Judge is a leisurely amble through the
countryside of medieval Ireland. Like Peter Tremayne's clerical
sleuth, Sister Fidelma, Mara is no one's fool."--"Library Journal"
"Another well-researched, appealing historical mystery."
--"Booklist" "Mara is tolerant and kind with people, but she is
also relentless in pursuit of the killer or killers. She is so
implacable, in fact, that the book reads like a 'police
procedural.'. . . Like most mystery novels, the facts, or clues,
are presented so the reader can solve the mystery. I couldn't solve
it. At the end of the book, I was astonished. A Secret and Unlawful
Killing is a gripping mystery that also shows life in Gaelic
Ireland. . . . You'll enjoy this mystery and learn much about our
Irish heritage."--"Irish American News" ""A Secret and Unlawful
Killing" is a deft weaving of this Medieval tale on the framework
of the ancient Irish legal system. Harrison matches the pace of the
story to the strideof the horses which are the main means of travel
in the rocky hills and valleys of Burren. She guides the reader
though the intricacies of Gaelic law and adds an underplayed
romance to a nicely plotted mystery." --"I Love a Mystery
"newsletter Praise for "My Lady Judge": "" "Enchanting. . . . The
old-fashioned appeal of Harrison's prose opens up a new world while
harkening back to the way writers like Ellis Peters fashioned their
historical mysteries." --"Baltimore"" Sun" "This is something
different in the historical mystery line, and it works very well.
The Lady Judge is definitely a series to watch." --"The Globe &
Mail "(Canada) "A lovely, balanced blend of historical detail and
good storytelling. This book is appealing in every way." --Brenda
Rickman Vantrease, author of "The Mercy Seller" "Sister Fidelma
would be delighted with her sleuthing 'descendant'--a new female
Brehon named Mara. Well researched and written." --Peter Tremayne,
author of the Sister Fidelma Mysteries "An excellent historical
novel with a most original leading character. A true Celtic feast."
--P. C. Doherty, author of "The Assassins of Isis"
"Enchanting. . . . The old-fashioned appeal of Harrison's prose
opens up a new world while harkening back to the way writers like
Ellis Peters fashioned their historical mysteries." --"Baltimore""
Sun" "This is something different in the historical mystery line,
and it works very well. The Lady Judge is definitely a series to
watch." --"The Globe & Mail "(Canada) "A lovely, balanced blend of
historical detail and good storytelling. This book is appealing in
every way." --Brenda Rickman Vantrease, author of "The Mercy
Seller" "Sister Fidelma would be delighted with her sleuthing
'descendant'--a new female Brehon named Mara. Well researched and
written." --Peter Tremayne, author of the Sister Fidelma Mysteries
"An excellent historical novel with a most original leading
character. A true Celtic feast." --P. C. Doherty, author of "The
Assassins of Isis"
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