Peter Ellis

Peter Berresford Ellis is an historian, a biographer, a novelist and short-story writer but above all, he is a preeminent Celtic scholar. He has received numerous awards and honours for his work.

A prolific writer, Berresford Ellis has now published over 80 books, more than 60 short stories, numerous academic papers and his work has appeared in over 20 languages.

As `Peter Tremayne' he is best known for his international best-selling Sister Fidelma Mysteries, set in 7th Century Ireland and featuring a popular sleuth who solves her cases in accordance with the Brehon, the ancient Irish law system.