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Harrison is at the top of her game ... The fair-play puzzle is among her finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Highly readable ... Perfect for fans of authors who focus on a vivid locale such as Andrea Camilleri or Ann Cleeves * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Fascinating historical details ... a clever plot and an intriguing cast * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Engrossing ... Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters's 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b> * An admirable heroine, vivid characters, and an inventive plot, combined with intriguing insights ... make for a captivating read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Death of a Novice</b> *

A surprising conclusion, coupled with vivid characters, authentic period details, and a constantly zigzagging plot, makes this a good choice for fans of historical murder mysteries * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * Harrison is at the top of her game ... The fair-play puzzle is among her finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Highly readable ... Perfect for fans of authors who focus on a vivid locale such as Andrea Camilleri or Ann Cleeves * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Fascinating historical details ... a clever plot and an intriguing cast * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Engrossing ... Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters's 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries * <b>Library Journal Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Novice</b> *

Stellar . Superior plotting and characterization lift this entry. Fans of Harrison's Burren mysteries will be pleased * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> * A surprising conclusion, coupled with vivid characters, authentic period details, and a constantly zigzagging plot, makes this a good choice for fans of historical murder mysteries * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Season of Darkness</b> * Harrison is at the top of her game ... The fair-play puzzle is among her finest * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Highly readable ... Perfect for fans of authors who focus on a vivid locale such as Andrea Camilleri or Ann Cleeves * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Murder at the Queen's Old Castle</b> * Engrossing ... Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters's '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 Gaslight mysteries, she is the author of the Reverend Mother mysteries and the 'Mara' series of Celtic mysteries, set in 16th-century Ireland.

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