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Medieval-mystery writing at its best. --NY Daily News

[A] thoroughly captivating tale. --Kirkus Reviews Readers will note Franklin's hand in the storytelling and see the freshness Norman brings to the tale, filled with fascinating characters who drive the plot as much as the tempestuous backdrop. With its bit of intrigue, historical setting and lovely characters, readers will be captivated by this compelling tale. --Historical Novels Review Norman and Franklin excel . . . in this richly researched, female-driven historical mystery. --Library Journal (starred review) Medieval-mystery writing at its best. --NY Daily News [A] thoroughly captivating tale. --Kirkus Reviews Readers will note Franklin s hand in the storytelling and see the freshness Norman brings to the tale, filled with fascinating characters who drive the plot as much as the tempestuous backdrop. With its bit of intrigue, historical setting and lovely characters, readers will be captivated by this compelling tale. --Historical Novels Review Praise for Grave Goods: Richly detailed, almost indecently thrilling. --Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review (on Grave Goods ) Norman and Franklin excel . . . in this richly researched, female-driven historical mystery. --Library Journal (starred review) Medieval-mystery writing at its best. --NY Daily News Both harsh and lovely, this novel seizes you from the first page, heart and soul, and doesn t let go! --Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Chalice Vivid and engaging...succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller. [A] terrific book...with a dozen twists. --Diana Gabaldon, Washington Post (on Mistress of the Art of Death ) One of the most compelling, suspenseful mysteries I ve read in years. --New York Times bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman (on Mistress of the Art of Death ) One of the most compelling, suspenseful mysteries I've read in years. --New York Times bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman (on Mistress of the Art of Death) Vivid and engaging...succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller. [A] terrific book...with a dozen twists. --Diana Gabaldon, Washington Post (on Mistress of the Art of Death) Both harsh and lovely, this novel seizes you from the first page, heart and soul, and doesn't let go! --Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Chalice Praise for Grave Goods: Richly detailed, almost indecently thrilling. --Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review (on Grave Goods)

One of the most compelling, suspenseful mysteries I ve read in years. --New York Times bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman (on Mistress of the Art of Death )

One of the most compelling, suspenseful mysteries I've read in years. --New York Times bestselling author Sharon Kay Penman (on <i>Mistress of the Art of Death</i>)

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Ariana Franklin was the award-winning author of Mistress of the Art of Death and the critically acclaimed, bestselling medieval thriller series of the same name, as well as the twentieth-century thriller City of Shadows. She died in 2011, while writing The Siege Winter.

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