Try free for 30 days
-
The Mistress of the Art of Death
- Mistress Of The Art Of Death 1
- Narrated by: Diana Bishop
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
The Mistress of the Art of Death
Buy Now for $26.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Publisher's Summary
In Cambridge a child has been hideously murdered and other children have disappeared. The Jews, made scapegoats by the all-powerful Christian clergy, have been forced to retreat into the castle to avoid slaughter by angry townspeople. Henry, King of England, is displeased. The Jews provide a large part of his revenue and therefore the real killer must be found, and quickly. A renowned investigator, Simon of Naples, is recruited and he arrives in town from the continent accompanied by an Arab and a young woman, Adelia Aguilar. There are few female doctors in twelfth century Europe, but Adelia is one of them, having qualified at the great School of Medicine in Salerno. What’s more, her speciality is the study of corpses; she is, in fact, a mistress of the art of death, a skill that must be concealed in case she’s accused of witchcraft.
Adelia’s investigation takes her deep into Cambridge, its castle and convents and in a medieval city teeming with life, Adelia makes friends and even finds romance. And, fatally, the attention of a murderer who is prepared to kill again…
What listeners say about The Mistress of the Art of Death
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 03-04-2018
fabulous story enhanced by the narrator
I had read this book several years ago and really loved it and love all of her books but the narration really adds a great deal to an already wonderful story.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- raelene
- 04-06-2021
wonderful narrator and enjoyed the story
I will be looking for more books by this author. enjoyed the fact that the main character was a strong woman
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- sue
- 12-01-2022
historical murder mystery
I enjoyed this story the narrator was very good worth listening to good characters
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Saraswati
- 04-01-2022
An excellent historical whodunnit
Very well written and brilliantly narrated.
Some aspects stretch credulity but it is, after all, a work of fiction.
I'll be continuing with this series.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!