The Serpent's Tale
Ariana Franklin
(Author)
Description
The follow-up to Mistress of the Art of Death- in the national bestselling series hailed as "the medieval answer to Kay Scarpetta and the CSI detectives." When King Henry II's mistress is found poisoned, suspicion falls on his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. The king orders Adelia Aguilar, expert in the science of death, to investigate-and hopefully stave off civil war. A reluctant Adelia finds herself once again in the company of Rowley Picot, the new Bishop of St. Albans...and her baby's father. Their discoveries into the crime are shocking- and omens of greater danger to come.Product Details
Price
$17.00
Publisher
Berkley Books
Publish Date
February 03, 2009
Pages
416
Dimensions
5.02 X 8.2 X 0.89 inches | 0.73 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780425225745
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About the Author
Ariana Franklin is the pen name of British writer Diana Norman. A bestselling author and former journalist, she lives in England with her husband, the film critic Barry Norman.
Reviews
"A deliciously dark and effective concoction of historical fiction, suspense, romance, adventure and forensics."
-Miami Herald "An irresistible novel."
-New York Daily News "A brilliant tapestry of medieval life and death."
-Richmond Times-Dispatch "Imaginative."
-Chicago Sun-Times
-Miami Herald "An irresistible novel."
-New York Daily News "A brilliant tapestry of medieval life and death."
-Richmond Times-Dispatch "Imaginative."
-Chicago Sun-Times
