title: Brigid of Kildare: A Novel
author:  Heather Terrell 
description: Bookish appraiser Alexandra Patterson uncovers the secret history of a renegade saint in Terrell's subdued third novel (after <i>The Map Thief</i>). In need of funds to spread their saint's message, the Sisters of St. Brigid decide to sell off a clutch of gold and jeweled relics. In her assessment of their value, Alexandra discovers an ancient manuscript that just might be the lost Book of Kildare, an illuminated manuscript that surpasses in beauty the Book of Kells. She confers with Trinity College professor and old flame Declan Lamb, who backs her hunch. As these contemporary amateur sleuths uncover the manuscript's mysterious origins, Terrell traces in a second plot line the life of Brigid and her faithful scribe, Decius. Despite a promising premise, Terrell's matter-of-fact storytelling and dry weaving of past and present leaves little mystery or magic for readers to pursue. <i>(Mar.)</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  THE LADY AND THE EARL
  
  A Seabrook Family Saga Book II
  
  BY
  
  CHRISTINE DONOVAN
  
  <http://www.christinedonovanorg.weebly.com>
  
  FB: Christine Donovan Author
  
  Twitter: Christine Donovan @cmdonovan
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Lady Amelia Seabrook spends her days at her brother’s country estate, far
  removed from London Society. Ever since the tragic death of her betrothed,
  Captain Rycroft, she can’t bear the London Social Scene. Most days she can be
  found sitting on the banks of a small stream daydreaming about happier times
  with her captain. One day a stranger appears and spoils everything, or does
  he?
  
  Living in self-imposed exile the past twelve years, William Spencer, the Earl
  of Bridgeton loves the solitude of the countryside. Some days it bothers him
  to read the daily papers from London and still see his name being mentioned.
  After twelve years one would think the gossip mongers would have someone else
  to gossip about. Someone else to blame for the murders he did not commit.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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