In Ireland during February of A.D. 668, Fidelma of Cashel and her companion Eadulf - the period of their trial marriage having run its course - are about to get permanently married. As the sister to the King of Muman, Fidelma's marriage ceremony is a major event; the High King of Ireland, as well as other kings and major figures throughout the various kingdoms, are going to be in attendance. But even the most meticulously planned wedding never comes off without a hitch and Fidelma's is no different.On the eve of the ceremony, the fanatical and much disliked Abbot Ultan is found murdered in his chamber and one of the distinguished guests, the King of Connacht, is accused of the crime. Now, with her wedding delayed, the highborn guests growing restless, and the murder and its aftermath threatening to cause deadly chaos, it's up to Fidelma to uncover the murderer - and the truth behind the murder itself - if the often tenuous peace of the land is to be maintained. Read Less