Ariana Franklin (Diana Norman) was born in Devon and at twenty became the youngest reporter then on Fleet Street. She was also the author of the critically acclaimed Mistress of the Art of Death, The Death Maze and The Assassin's Prayer, all featuring anatomist Adelia Aguilar. She passed away in 2011.
Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits writing today * Guardian * Almost indecently thrilling * New York Times * Feisty and delightful series heroine... easy, enjoyable summer reading * Literary Review * An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year. I'd like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery -- TESS GERRITSEN Thrilling and vividly told, this is definitely one to keep you up all night * Good Book Guide *