Ariana Franklin

REVIEW: A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

REVIEW: A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, Adelia and Co are in(…)

REVIEW: Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin

REVIEW: Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin

Note: Risk of spoilers for the series. Dear Ms. Franklin, Those who have fallen under the spell of Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the "Mistress of the Art of Death," will get all excited over book three of this historical mystery series. I know I squeed with glee when my copy arrived. God bless the(…)

REVIEW: The Serpent’s Tale by Ariana Franklin

REVIEW: The Serpent’s Tale by Ariana Franklin

Dear Ms. Franklin, Last year we were introduced to Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the “Mistress of the Art of Death.” Brought from Salerno to help solve a brutal series of murders, she proved so helpful that Henry II, exercising his royal right to run things whatever way he damn well wants, decided to keep(…)

REVIEW:  Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin (aka Diana Norman)

REVIEW: Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin (aka Diana Norman)

Dear Mrs. Franklin/Norman, What can I say? I finished “Mistress of the Art of Death” late in the evening after reading non-stop for almost 200 pages. My heart was racing, I was glued to the book and if a fire had started somewhere in my house, I honestly don’t think I would have noticed until(…)

REVIEW:  City of Shadows by Ariana Franklin

REVIEW: City of Shadows by Ariana Franklin

Dear Ms Franklin, I’ve adored your books written as Diana Norman and rejoiced when Rosario broke the news that you also write under this name. When I knew you had this and another book already released, I was elated. As I read this book, I was euphoric. I wanted to race through it to enjoy(…)