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The Serpent’s Tale (2008) by Ariana Franklin is the follow-up to last year’s Mistress of the Art of Death. The third person narrative follows forensic investigator Dr. Adelia Aguilar, whose job it is to unearth the clues that only “the mistress of the art of death” can decipher.
The stories are set in medieval times where […]
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City of Shadows (2006) by Ariana Franklin revisits the story of Anna Anderson, a young Polish woman, who had claimed in real life to be the long lost daughter of Russia’s last czar. While many people embrace the notion that Anastasia escaped, Anna Anderson finds herself the target of an elusive killer lurking in […]
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Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin, published Feb 2007, is a medieval mystery and the start of a new series, featuring medieval forensic investigator, Dr. Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar of Salerno.
The story is told in third person and is set in 12th Century England. It is a time of unrest and […]
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I really enjoyed Blood Royal by Diana Norman. It ranks right up there with The Vizard Mask as another brilliant read. The story follows Lady Cecily Fitzhenry, whose life changes dramatically after an ill-fated decision that leaves her penniless and without any political connections or prospects.
Cecily Fitzhenry, married against her wishes, finds that her husband has invested and lost her […]
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Dennis Lehane's next published novel is a major publishing event. It's been 4 years since Lehane's last book, Shutter Island. On Dennis Lehane's website, there's more info about The Given Day that you can read there.
This is a historical novel. A historical epic that is somewhat of a departure for Lehane. The release date for The Given Day is Sept. 23. Look for a review.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. The book that has readers either loving it or hating it. Where will I fall? Look for a review.