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Mistress of the Art of Death

by Ariana Franklin
$9.90 Now $5.90 Save 40%
Mistress of the Art of Death
Mistress of the Art of Death

Medieval mystery with a pioneering female detective.

If you have a penchant for historical fiction that defies the norms by featuring a strong female lead, "Mistress of the Art of Death" by Ariana Franklin is an ideal match. Picture yourself immersed in the richness of the medieval period, following the footsteps of an exceptional woman who uses her wits and forensic skills to unravel mysteries. It's a book where the past's allure meets a progressive, captivating protagonist.

  • Macavity Award for Sue Feder Historical Mystery (2008)
  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Mistress of the Art of Death

by Ariana Franklin
$9.90 Now $5.90 Save 40%
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ISBN: 9780553818000
Authors: Ariana Franklin
Publisher: Bantam Books
Date of Publication: 2008-03-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 40598 readers)

Description

Adelia Aguilar is a rare thing in medieval Europe - a woman who has trained as a doctor. Her speciality is the study of corpses, a skill that must be concealed if she is to avoid accusations of witchcraft. But in Cambridge a child has been murdered, others are disappearing, and King Henry has called upon a renowned Italian investigator to find the killer - fast. What the king gets is Adelia, his very own Mistress of the Art of Death. The investigation takes Adelia deep into Cambridge; its castle and convents, and streets teeming with life. And it is here that she attracts the attention of a murderer who is prepared to kill again...
 

Medieval mystery with a pioneering female detective.

If you have a penchant for historical fiction that defies the norms by featuring a strong female lead, "Mistress of the Art of Death" by Ariana Franklin is an ideal match. Picture yourself immersed in the richness of the medieval period, following the footsteps of an exceptional woman who uses her wits and forensic skills to unravel mysteries. It's a book where the past's allure meets a progressive, captivating protagonist.

  • Macavity Award for Sue Feder Historical Mystery (2008)
  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.