title: Graven Images, a Singular Village Mystery
author: Eleanor Sullivan
description: "An ambitious, satisfying historical mystery." <b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br /><span>"Sullivan brings the pace of the thriller within a mystery that has many turns. <i>Graven Images</i> is a page turner that will leave fans on the edge of their seat." </span><i><span><b>Suspense Magazine</b></span></i><br /><br /><span>&quot;The portrait of a closed society in <i>Graven Images</i> is fascinating in itself. Add a few juicy secrets, a couple of murders, and an engaging midwife/sleuth and you have an engrossing mystery novel that will leave readers wanting more.&quot;</span><br> <span> </span><br> <span><span> </span><span> </span><b>Kathy Lynn Emerson</b>, author of <i>How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries</i></span><br /><br /><span>&quot;In <i>Graven Images</i>, Eleanor Sullivan transcends the usual historical mystery by reminding us that it takes more than laws to safeguard the rights of women--it takes courageous hearts. The result is a book both thought-provoking and entertaining.&quot;</span><br> <b><span> Joanna Campbell Slan</span></b><span>, author of <i>The Jane Eyre Chronicles</i> </span><br /><br /><i><span>&quot;Graven Images</span></i><span> is a beautifully written, intricately crafted mystery that will keep you guessing right to its rousing conclusion. Prepare to be drawn into the intriguing world of the Separatists and utterly beguiled by Adelaide, the midwife, healer, and indomitable woman sleuth who solves murder in a society where you'd least expect it. Highly recommended!&quot; </span><br> <span><span> </span><b>Sue Owens Wright</b>, <i>Braced for Murder (The Beanie and Cruiser Mysteries)</i></span>
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  Shifter Made
  
  
  Copyright 2010 by Jennifer Ashley
  
  
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  Chapter One
  
  
    
  
  
  _Baile Icin, near Dingle,_ Ciarrai _, 1400_
  
  
  "Smith."
  
  
  Niall knew without looking up from his anvil
  
  
  that the woman who addressed him was Fae--Sidhe, the villagers
  
  
  called them. He could smell her, a br