Death and the Maiden

Set in 1191 England, "Death and the Maiden" concludes Ariana Franklin’s acclaimed Mistress of the Art of Death series, finished by her daughter after her passing. The story follows Allie, a talented healer and the daughter of renowned sleuth Adelia Aguilar, as she becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious disappearances and a potential predator in Ely. Richly detailed and twisty, this historical mystery explores themes of justice, reputation, and the pursuit of truth in a turbulent medieval world.