![]() ![]() Henry II wants his taxes from the Jews, and to end the stalemate he sends to Salerno in Southern Italy for a “master of the art of death,” a forensic specialist. When mobs attack the Cambridge Jews, they seek refuge in the king’s castle, effectively blocking their trade. Three children have been found murdered and mutilated in Cambridge, and some signs point to the Jews. The novel proved one of a most gripping read. ![]() Three, I am interested in the history of the sciences, and I was thrilled to see that this novel partly deals with the historic Medical School of Salerno. Two, my sister lived in Cambridge for four years, and any novel set in Cambridge arouses my curiosity. One, I love the historical novels she has written as Diana Norman, with Shores of Darkness being by absolute favorite. A variety of reasons compelled me to buy Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. ![]()
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