Captivating Irish Historical Mysteries

by Severn House on 17 March 2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Why not celebrate by stepping back in time with these captivating Irish historical mystery series? Read on to delve into Cora Harrison’s Reverend Mother mysteries and Peter Tremayne’s Sister Fidelma mysteries!


The Reverend Mother Mysteries by Cora Harrison

Set in the early 20th century in Cork, the Reverend Mother may seem like an unlikely sleuth but there isn’t much that escapes her notice, especially when she sees an opportunity to do the right thing!

There are ten books in this gorgeously atmospheric series so far – why not start the story from the very beginning with A Shameful Murder and carry on right until the most recent entry, The Deadly Weed.


The Sister Fidelma Mysteries of Ancient Ireland by Peter Tremayne

If you like your historical mysteries set a little further back in time, Peter Tremayne has the perfect medieval series for you to fall in love with. Set in late Middle Ages Ireland when mystery, intrigue and murder were rife, red-headed sleuth Sister Fidelma isn’t afraid to make sure justice is done!

We’ve been delighted to publish the last seven books in this fantastic series in the US – pick up a copy now and delve into the mysterious world of Ancient Ireland.

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