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Grave Goods (Mistress of the Art of Death) Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by Franklin, Ariana

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Combining the best of modern forensicthrillers with the drama of medievalfiction, New York Times–bestsellingauthor Ariana Franklin returns withthe third title in the Mistressof the Art of Death series.

England, 1176. Beautiful, tranquil Glastonbury Abbey one of England's holiest sites, and believed by someto be King Arthur's sacred Isle of Avalon has beenburned almost to the ground. The arsonist remains at large, butthe fire has uncovered something even more shocking: two hiddenskeletons, a man and a woman. The skeletons' height andage send rumors flying are the remains those of Arthur andGuinevere?

King Henry II hopes so. Struggling to put down a rebellionin Wales, where the legend of Celtic savior Arthur is particularlystrong, Henry wants definitive proof that the bones areArthur's. If the rebels are sure that the Once and Future Kingwill not be coming to their aid, Henry can stamp out the insurgencefor good. He calls on Adelia Aguilar, Mistress of the Art ofDeath, to examine the bones.

Henry's summons comes not a moment too soon, for Adeliahas worn out her welcome in Cambridge. As word of her healingpowers has spread, so have rumors of witchcraft. So Adelia andher household ride to Glastonbury, where the investigation intothe abbey fire will be overseen by the Church authorities inthis case, the Bishop of St. Albans, who happens also to be thefather of Adelia's daughter.

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Putnam Adult, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($25.95 price intact). Published by the Penguin Group, 2009. Octavo. Purple cloth over green boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 336 pages. ISBN: 9780399155444. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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  • Title Grave Goods (Mistress of the Art of Death)
  • Author Franklin, Ariana
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Putnam Adult, New York
  • Date 2009
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 154646
  • ISBN 9780399155444 / 0399155449
  • Weight 1.21 lbs (0.55 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.32 x 6.28 x 1.2 in (23.67 x 15.95 x 3.05 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Mystery fiction, Historical fiction
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008046362
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Summary

Combining the best of modern forensic thrillers with the drama of medieval fiction, New York Timesbestselling author Ariana Franklin returns with the third title in the Mistress of the Art of Death series.England, 1176. Beautiful, tranquil Glastonbury Abbey one of Englands holiest sites, and believed by some to be King Arthurs sacred Isle of Avalonhas been burned almost to the ground. The arsonist remains at large, but the fire has uncovered something even more shocking: two hidden skeletons, a man and a woman. The skeletons height and age send rumors flyingare the remains those of Arthur and Guinevere?King Henry II hopes so. Struggling to put down a rebellion in Wales, where the legend of Celtic savior Arthur is particularly strong, Henry wants definitive proof that the bones are Arthurs. If the rebels are sure that the Once and Future King will not be coming to their aid, Henry can stamp out the insurgence for good. He calls on Adelia Aguilar, Mistress of the Art of Death, to examine the bones.Henrys summons comes not a moment too soon, for Adelia has worn out her welcome in Cambridge. As word of her healing powers has spread, so have rumors of witchcraft. So Adelia and her household ride to Glastonbury, where the investigation into the abbey fire will be overseen by the Church authoritiesin this case, the Bishop of St. Albans, who happens also to be the father of Adelias daughter.

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