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Ariana Franklin

My View: Finally, book number #4 in the series! I am horrible at keeping up with series. Are you any good at it?

But this year, I am trying to finish this one because it’s pretty good.

Yet again, Franklin has brought about a fast-paced drama and action filled thriller which keeps you on the edge of your seat. As always, Adelia is full of insights and surprises and manages to not get killed.

Villain from the last book makes a comeback and how! You’re kept guessing in whose garb he has masked himself.

I was not able to solve the mystery but it was a rollercoaster ride for sure. Franklin is a mistress of knitting these tales that sweep you in and keep you up late into the night, turning page after page.

If strong, feisty female main characters are your thing, you have to read this series!

Have you read this book, this series? What did you think of it?

3/5 stars – I liked it.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Date Published: January 1, 2010

Series: Mistress of the Art of Death #4

Synopsis:

Tess Garritsen calls this one “my favorite book of the year!”

In 1176, King Henry II sends his daughter Joanna to Palermo to marry his cousin, the king of Sicily. Henry chooses Adelia Aguilar to travel with the princess and safeguard her health. But when people in the wedding procession are murdered, Adelia and Rowley must discover the killer’s identity, and whether he is stalking the princess or Adelia herself.

About the Author

Ariana Franklin was the pen name of British writer Diana Norman. A former journalist, Norman had written several critically acclaimed biographies and historical novels. She lived in Hertfordshire, England, with her husband, the film critic Barry Norman.