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Harrison adroitly combines the Reverend Mother's clever investigation with a sympathetic portrayal of the plight of Cork's poor. Fans of historical puzzle mysteries will be delighted * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * The intriguing plot, the keen insights, and the clever heroine make this a fine read for the historical-mystery crowd * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * A classic golden-age mystery whose shocking solution will appeal to fans of Christie and Sayers * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * Harrison is at the top of her game in her 6th whodunit ... The fair-play puzzle is among Harrison's finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Sparkling descriptions of life in 1920s Cork and fascinating historical details combine to ably support a clever plot and an intriguing cast * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters' 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b> *

Brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters' 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b> * Sparkling descriptions of life in 1920s Cork and fascinating historical details combine to ably support a clever plot and an intriguing cast * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Harrison is at the top of her game in her 6th whodunit ... The fair-play puzzle is among Harrison's finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * A classic golden-age mystery whose shocking solution will appeal to fans of Christie and Sayers * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * The intriguing plot, the keen insights, and the clever heroine make this a fine read for the historical-mystery crowd * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * Harrison adroitly combines the Reverend Mother's clever investigation with a sympathetic portrayal of the plight of Cork's poor. Fans of historical puzzle mysteries will be delighted * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> *

Excellent . The pacing, clueing, and characterizations are all top-notch. Father Brown fans will be in heaven * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> * A leisurely paced mystery with roots in the history and culture of Cork. It's a treat for Irish history buffs who follow the series * <b>Library Journal</b> * A historically interesting mystery with a wise, empathetic sleuth and a shocking denouement * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * Harrison adroitly combines the Reverend Mother's clever investigation with a sympathetic portrayal of the plight of Cork's poor. Fans of historical puzzle mysteries will be delighted * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * The intriguing plot, the keen insights, and the clever heroine make this a fine read for the historical-mystery crowd * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * A classic golden-age mystery whose shocking solution will appeal to fans of Christie and Sayers * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> * Harrison is at the top of her game in her 6th whodunit ... The fair-play puzzle is among Harrison's finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Sparkling descriptions of life in 1920s Cork and fascinating historical details combine to ably support a clever plot and an intriguing cast * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters' 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b> *

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Cora Harrison turned to writing historical fiction after she retired from teaching to live on a farm near the Burren in the west of Ireland. As well as the Reverend Mother mysteries, she is the author of the Gaslight mysteries series set in Victorian London, and the 'Mara' series of Celtic mysteries, set in 16th-century Ireland.

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