The Death Maze
Mistress of the Art of Death, Adelia Aguilar series 2
$29.62
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2009
Summary
The second novel from the award-winning author of Mistress of the Art of Death.
Twelfth-century anatomist, Adelia Aguilar must once again examine the dead as gruesome events are beginning to unfold…
Henry II’s favourite mistress, Rosamund Clifford, has been poisoned - and, rumour says, by his jealous wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. If Henry believes the stories, England will be torn apart as King battles Queen.
In a race against time to prove Eleanor’s innocence, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780553818017 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0553818015 |
| Author: | Ariana Franklin |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2009 |
| Weight: | 308g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 127mm x 196mm |
| Series: | Adelia Aguilar |
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Critics Review
Highly entertaining… Franklin is an adept storyteller who disseminates her research into the period with clarity and lightness of touch
Highly entertaining… Franklin is an adept storyteller who disseminates her research into the period with clarity and lightness of touch. * The Times *
Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits writing today. The snow falls, the death toll mounts… and the Thames freezes over in this wonderfully atmospheric, fast-paced and intelligent recreation of a vanished world. * Guardian *
Captivating… this excellent adventure delivers high drama. * The New York Times *
It’s as original as its prize-winning predecessor: a real treat. * Literary Review *
Mesmerizing… A colourful cast of characters, both good and evil, enhance a tale that will keep readers on edge until the final page. * Publishers Weekly *
Accomplished and engrossing. * Good Book Guide *
Highly entertaining… Franklin is an adept storyteller who disseminates her research into the period with clarity and lightness of touch * THE TIMES *
Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits writing today. The snow falls, the death toll mounts… and the Thames freezes over in this wonderfully atmospheric, fast-paced and intelligent recreation of a vanished world * GUARDIAN *
Captivating… this excellent adventure delivers high drama * THE NEW YORK TIMES *
It’s as original as its prize-winning predecessor: a real treat * LITERARY REVIEW *
Ariana Franklin
Ariana Franklin (Diana Norman) was born in Devon and at twenty became the youngest reporter then on Fleet Street. She was also the author of the critically acclaimed Mistress of the Art of Death, Relics of the Dead and The Assassin’s Prayer, all featuring anatomist Adelia Aguilar. She passed away in 2011.
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