The Subtle Serpent
Peter Berresford Ellis
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The Subtle Serpent
Published
May 1, 2000
Publisher
Aufbau Tb
Pages
439
ISBN-13
9783746615257
ISBN-10
3746615259
Description
Sister Fidelma Mystery series #4 In the year 666 A.D., a headless female corpse is found in the drinking well of a remote abbey in southwest Ireland: clasped in one hand is a crucifix; tied to the other arm is a pagan death symbol. Sister Fidelma--sister to the king of Muman, a *religieuse*, and an advocate of the Brehon law courts--is sent to investigate. En route, she encounters a Gaulish merchant ship under full sail off the Irish coast--one whose crew and cargo have vanished without a trace. Faced with a tense local situation, Fidelma must discover first the identity of the body in the well and uncover who was responsible, then find out what happened to the missing crew of the adrift merchant ship, and, finally, determine how these bizarre events are connected. For these events are more than simply disturbing--the peace of the entire kingdom rests upon their solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Subtle Serpent?
This edition of The Subtle Serpent has approximately 439 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Subtle Serpent?
For most readers, The Subtle Serpent typically takes between 9h 9m and 6h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 109,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 109,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Subtle Serpent?
The estimated word count for The Subtle Serpent is approximately 109,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Subtle Serpent?
The Subtle Serpent was written by Peter Berresford Ellis.
When was The Subtle Serpent published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1, 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.