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 Reverend Mother mysteries, she is the author of the Gaslight mysteries series set in Victorian London, and the Mara series of Celtic mysteries, set in 16th-century Ireland.
Excellent . . . The pacing, clueing, and characterizations are all top-notch. Father Brown fans will be in heaven * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Murder in an Orchard Cemetery</b> * Harrison's outstanding ninth whodunit . . . ranks near the top among mysteries with a religious lead * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> Starred Review of <b>Murder in the Cathedral</b> * Plenty of suspects dramatizing Ireland's religious differences provide an excellent character-driven mystery * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Murder in the Cathedral</b> * A leisurely paced mystery with roots in the history and culture of Cork. It's a treat for Irish history buffs who follow the series * <b>Library Journal</b> on <b>Murder in an Orchard Cemetery</b> * A historically interesting mystery with a wise, empathetic sleuth and a shocking denouement * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Murder in an Orchard Cemetery</b> * Harrison adroitly combines the Reverend Mother's clever investigation with a sympathetic portrayal of the plight of Cork's poor. Fans of historical puzzle mysteries will be delighted * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Death of a Prominent Citizen</b> *