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In its
Editors' Choice
Titles for August 2009, the Historical Novel Society wrote:
With her superb attention to detail, Cora Harrison
brings medieval Ireland into vivid life, being equally skilful at
portraying the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Her research appears impeccable and is always
included using a lightness of touch.
Mara is up there with the great fictional
detectives.
Her formidable intellect is beautifully balanced by
her humanity and ability to empathise even with those she
dislikes.
She is a creation to be proud of and one assured a
long stay on my bookshelves. - Historical Novel Society,
Editors' Choice Titles for August 2009
Other reviews:
Ellis Peters and Peter Tremayne fans who have yet to discover Harrison will be overjoyed.
- Publishers Weekly starred review
A more clear-headed, sound Judge you couldn’t wish
for and a wonderfully appealing character.
[Cora Harrison] has
created a memorable cast and an alluring perception of Ireland –
and she is also exceptionally talented at crafting a intriguing
whodunit. - The Truth About Books.com
Mara is simply a fabulous protagonist
-
The Bookbag
A whodunit with a proper mystery to unravel
- MyShelf.Com
Agatha Christie in 16th century
Ireland - MyShelf.Com
Fans of Peter Tremayne’s Sister Fidelma Ancient Irish
mysteries will want to read this terrific medieval whodunit...
this series is one of the sub-genre’s best - Genre Go Round
Reviews
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"Enchanting historical
mystery" - Baltimore Sun, USA
 "This
is a terrific read" - American
Booksellers Association
"Enthralling
murder mystery with a strong historical basis" - Editors' Choice, Historical Novel Society
"This
is a terrific debut of a historical series that promises
something completely different" -
Globe and Mail review, Canada
"She's
on to a winner"
- Evening Herald, Ireland
"The setting, plot and
characters are beautifully crafted" -
Kingston Observer,
Massachusetts, USA
"I relished reading the Sister Fidelma
Mysteries, written by Peter Tremayne. But I believe My
Lady Judge is a more intriguing and better written book.
Tremayne says: “Sister Fidelma would be delighted with her
sleuthing ‘descendant.’” -
Irish American News
Cora Harrison writes
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Artwork from 'My Lady Judge', 'Michaelmas Tribute'
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The
Burren on the western seaboard of Ireland was then, in the year of
1509, as it is now, a land of stony fields and swirling mountain
terraces...
"This richly conceived and authentically detailed series of
historical whodunits..." - Booklist
"...
well-drawn characters, a tantalizing mystery and an intriguing
look at the surprisingly complex and liberal laws of 1509
Ireland." - Kirkus reviews
"Mara is
wonderfully depicted... The historical and geographic setting is
so well written you feel a part of the time." - New
Mystery Magazine
"You’ll enjoy this mystery and learn much about our Irish
heritage." - Irish
American News
"Outstanding" - Publishers Weekly
"a wonderfully appealing character ...an alluring perception of
Ireland – [Cora Harrison is] exceptionally talented at
crafting an intriguing whodunit." - The Truth About Books.com
 Cora
Harrison's
fifth Burren mystery, Eye of the Law, is out now
Review
Order a copy today:
Amazon UK £14.99
Amazon US $19.11
 "Christmas, 1510; the Burren, West coast of Ireland.
Mara, Brehon (investigating judge) of the Burren, has accepted the offer
of marriage made by King Turlough Donn O'Brien, ruler of that tiny
kingdom of stony land and terraced mountains on the shores of the
Atlantic Ocean.
The marriage is planned to take place at the Cistercian Abbey on
Christmas Day. But, on the eve of the marriage festivities, a man
kneeling in prayer beside the tomb of an ancestor in the abbey
church is violently battered to death...
"A very clever whodunit, set in a landscape which is beautifully
evoked... My heart was literally in my mouth... Cora Harrison has
once more excelled" - The Bookbag
"Outstanding... artfully combining an insightful and sympathetic
detective with a fair-play puzzle..." - Publishers weekly
"The
fact that the story takes place in Christmas time makes this book
very suitable as a Christmas gift, either to yourself or to
someone else!" -
I Love Galway
 Published by Pan Macmillan, May 2008
"Once again, Cora Harrison brings 16th century Ireland
beautifully to life and her Brehon detective, Mara, is a
fantastic protagonist – an absolute one-off and yet refreshingly
real." - Historical Novel Society,
Editors' choice titles
The USA cover of the second Burren Mystery, published as "A Secret and Unlawful Killing" in the USA.
"You’ll enjoy
this mystery and learn much about our Irish heritage." -
Irish American News
"Harrison's captivating second mystery... makes for compelling
reading." - Publishers Weekly (PW, USA)
Read more reviews of Michaelmas
Tribute ('A Secret and Unlawful Killing' in
the USA)
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 By
the mid-western Atlantic seaboard is one of the most magical
places in Ireland.
It is called The Burren and geologists, botanists, nature
lovers, mountain climbers and cave explorers come from all over
the world to see this place.
Cora Harrison's next novel: 'My
Lady Judge', which will be published by Pan-Macmillan in
early 2007 for an adult audience, is inspired by:
 the
wonderful bare limestone pavements and the tiny rare wild flowers
that flourish in the cracks of those pavements;
 the
spiralling terraced mountains; the remains of tombs and forts and
tower houses, ruined churches, slender round towers;
 and
above all by the ancient walls of Cahermacnaghten law school
(pictured left) where, right up to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I,
the Brehon laws were taught and were used to keep the peace in the
community which had lived on the Burren for thousands of years..
Click here to see the photo
album
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