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October 20, 2020

REVIEW: Death and the Maiden by Samantha Norman, Ariana Franklin

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsEngland / family relationships / Historical fiction / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder mystery / murder-investigation4 Comments

England. 1191. After the death of her friend and patron, King Henry II, Adelia Aguilar, England’s vaunted Mistress of the Art of Death, is living comfortably in retirement and training her daughter, Allie, to carry on her craft—sharing the practical knowledge of anatomy, forensics, and sleuthing that catches murderers. Allie ... more >

A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin
April 8, 2010

REVIEW: A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / France / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder-investigation / mystery / Penguin9 Comments

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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, ... more >

March 19, 2009

REVIEW: Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / lawyer / law related / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / mystery18 Comments

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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 ... more >

February 12, 2008

REVIEW: The Serpent’s Tale by Ariana Franklin

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder-investigation23 Comments

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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 ... more >

December 14, 2007

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

JayneA Review Category / A Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / mystery7 Comments

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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 ... more >

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