Absolution By Murder
“Above her was an azure sky in which the gold disc of the sun hung high and bright. The water was warmed by its rays. She could hear the birds chirping along the green, tree-lined bank. She felt at peace, content with the world. Then, suddenly, something was clutching at her leg, some weed, she thought, encircling her ankle. She tried to kick free, but her leg became more ensnared, dragging her downwards. Her vision began to blacken. She was being pulled down to the bottom, pulled relentlessly d...ownward. She fought and struggled for breath, fought … She came awake, sweating. Someone was pulling at her and she was fighting against the insistent tugging.
Sister Athelswith was standing over Fidelma holding a lighted candle in a holder. Fidelma blinked. She took a moment to get her bearings and then raised a hand to wipe the sweat from her face.
‘You were having a nightmare, sister,’ said the elderly domina of the domus hospitale in a reproving tone.
Sister Fidelma found herself yawning, observing that her breath took visual form against the flickering light.MoreLess
Sister Athelswith was standing over Fidelma holding a lighted candle in a holder. Fidelma blinked. She took a moment to get her bearings and then raised a hand to wipe the sweat from her face.
‘You were having a nightmare, sister,’ said the elderly domina of the domus hospitale in a reproving tone.
Sister Fidelma found herself yawning, observing that her breath took visual form against the flickering light.MoreLess
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