Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin

Mistress of the Art of Death

Mistress of the Art of Death #1

Ariana Franklin

384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A chilling, mesmerizing novel that combines the best of modern forensic thrillers with the detail and drama of historical fiction. In medieval Cambridge, England, four children have been murdered. The crimes are immediately blamed on the town's Je...

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Moods

mysterious 79%
dark 76%
adventurous 47%
tense 41%
emotional 17%
informative 17%
sad 14%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 32% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.79

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