Relics of the Dead: Mistress of the Art of Death, Adelia Aguilar series 3 - Couverture souple

Franklin, Ariana

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 055382032X ISBN 13 : 9780553820324

Editeur : Bantam, 2010

Synopsis

On hearing of this momentous discovery, King Henry II demands evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead. So he calls upon his Mistress of the Art of Death, anatomist Adelia Aguilar, to examine the bones. But someone doesn't want the skeletons identified - and is prepared to kill in order to prevent it...

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

1176- The monks of Glastonbury have discovered two skeletons buried in their graveyard - one is tall, like that of a warrior, the other small and delicate. Are these the remains of King Arthur and Guinevere?

On hearing of the discovery, King Henry II demands evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead - he needs to stop his belligerent Welsh subjects believing that their Once and Future King will return to lead them against him.

So, he calls upon his Mistress of the Art of Death, the anatomist Adelia Aguilar, to examine the bones. But someone doesn't want the skeletons identified - and is prepared to kill in order to prevent it...

Revue de presse :

"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)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Bantam
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 055382032X
• ISBN 13: 9780553820324
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448