Diana Norman

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 […]

I love Diana Norman. She cannot write fast enough for me. I’ve paid good money to get her back list as she is just an awesome writer/storyteller. A Catch of Consequence by Diana Norman was a riveting read for the first 1/3rd of the book and then the story kinda looses it’s steam towards the end for me. The […]

The Vizard Mask by Diana Norman was a captivating read from start to finish. It takes place during the Restoration Period with Charles II on the throne and ends with William and Mary of Orange on the throne. The story spans 25 years and includes fictional as well as real historical characters that include Aphra […]

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 […]

Diana Norman’s second book, Taking Liberties, featuring Makepeace Burke is described this way:
In the chaos of wartime Plymouth, in the early days of the American Revolution, two women come together in their search for missing loved ones. Together they face social outrage, public scandal, and even arrest. Amidst docks and prisons, government bureaucracy and brothels, […]