β Scribed by Franklin, Ariana
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In the fourth Mistress of the Art of Death mystery, medieval forensic pathologist Adelia Aguilar has been an enjoying a quiet life in the countryside with her daughter and friends. Then Henry II demands that she accompany his daughter and her formal procession to Italy and offers to βkeepβ her daughter with Queen Eleanor until her safe return. But death stalks the procession, and Adelia and her loyal friends soon realize that the killer is someone from her past bent on revenge. As with previous books in the series, historical details are many and add an extra layer of atmosphere. Readers who doubt the likelihood of a female Jewish pathologist in twelfth-century Britain will be reassured by Franklinβs detailed historical notes at the end of the book. With some uneven pacing and a plot that relies heavily on previous series knowledge, this book isnβt the best place to start for readers new to the series, but it will be enjoyed by series fans. --Jessica Moyer
"An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year. I'd like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery."
-Tess Gerritsen, author of The Keepsake
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