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Adelia Aguilar is commissioned by King Henry II to determine if the bones found in Glastonbury Abbey graveyard are King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Since King Henry II is having particular trouble with Wales where the legend is strong, he is hoping that Adelia will be able to say that Arthur and Geneviere are dead, since he hopes that will take the strength out of the rebellion.
Although Adelia is reluctant, she agrees to go. And there the adventure begins.
Glastonbury (the town) has had a devast ...more
Although Adelia is reluctant, she agrees to go. And there the adventure begins.
Glastonbury (the town) has had a devast ...more
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3.5 Stars
The historical background is fascinating despite one or two glaring inconsistencies (that are ultimately explained in the author's note), but the investigation into the corpses believed to be those of Arthur and Guinevere is not as engrossing as in the previous books.
There are a number of mysteries interspersed throughout the book: Who are the unidentified corpses in the Glastonbury graveyard? Who set fire to the abbey? What happened to Adelia's friend Emma and her child? Eve ...more
3.5 Stars
The historical background is fascinating despite one or two glaring inconsistencies (that are ultimately explained in the author's note), but the investigation into the corpses believed to be those of Arthur and Guinevere is not as engrossing as in the previous books.
There are a number of mysteries interspersed throughout the book: Who are the unidentified corpses in the Glastonbury graveyard? Who set fire to the abbey? What happened to Adelia's friend Emma and her child? Eve ...more
Sep 20, 2008
Kathy
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it was amazing
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I love this series with Adelia Aguilar set in early 12th century England with Henry II being involved, too. In this 3rd book, Henry II sends Adelia to Glastonbury to determine if skeletons uncovered are those of King Arthur and Guinevere. Of course, the Bishop of St. Albans, Rowley, is once again in Adelia's life, which always provides for some interesting events. The author, Ariana Franklin, is one of my favorite historical fiction/mystery writers.
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Adelia Aguilar is a physician in the middle ages, who Henry II uses for his forensic pathologist.
Her current task is to prove if bones found belong to Arthur.
Intriguing read.
I read this one first and then went back to the first one. In my case it was a good think, because I did not her first one, Mistress of the Art of Death so would not have read farther. If this is the case with you give this one a chance.
Her current task is to prove if bones found belong to Arthur.
Intriguing read.
I read this one first and then went back to the first one. In my case it was a good think, because I did not her first one, Mistress of the Art of Death so would not have read farther. If this is the case with you give this one a chance.
There's something wonderful about coming back to a series where you know all the characters, especially after a string of mediocre books. I love that this series has a strong, unusual character for it's time period, plus a little intrigue, romance and suspense, what else could you want?
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Jun 09, 2009
Kathy
marked it as to-read
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Tien
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Dec 30, 2013
Vesra (When She Reads)
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Oct 13, 2020
Coralie
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