Death and the Maiden (Mistress of the Art of Death)

if they can find a man who will appreciate a woman with such unusual gifts.
When a friend in Cambridgeshire falls ill, Allie is sent to Ely, where her path will cross with Lord Peverill, a young aristocrat who would be a most suitable match for the young healer.

Reviews

"Samantha Norman, completes Ariana Franklin's superb Mistress of the Art of Death medieval mystery series with an appropriate homage, a story featuring mother-and-daughter sleuths. The forensic procedures are appropriately grotesque (leeches, anyone?), and the period settings run to luscious details, like “a perfect pastry sculpture of the baby Jesus” at a sumptuous Christmas banquet. Don’t be distracted from Norman’s true theme; namely, the crushingly limited life choices for women — even the most highborn women — of this period." — Marilyn Stasio, New York Times“Medieval-mystery writing at its best.” — New York Daily News“An exhilarating whodunit and my favorite book of the year.” — Tess Gerritsen on A Murderous Procession“An impeccably researched tapestry of murder most foul.” — Entertainment Weekly on The Serpent’s Tale“This thoroughly captivating tale was begun by celebrated historical novelist Franklin, who died before its completion, and completed seamlessly by her journalist daughter, Norman.”  — Kirkus Reviews on The Siege Winter