Adelia Aguilar is a rare thing in medieval Europe -- a woman who has trained as a doctor. Her specialty is the study of corpses, a skill that must be concealed if she is to avoid accusations of witchcraft.
Mistress of the Art of DeathSeries
Step into medieval England where a brilliant female physician, disguised as a man, practices the forbidden art of forensic medicine. Summoned to investigate gruesome child murders, she must confront superstition, prejudice, and powerful adversaries. Her unconventional methods and bravery in facing evil are met with resistance as she strives to uncover the truth while concealing her identity. These stories weave together suspense, historical detail, and compelling mysteries that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Recommended Reading Order
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Relics of the Dead
- 444 pages
- 16 hours of reading
On hearing of this momentous discovery, King Henry II demands evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead. So he calls upon his Mistress of the Art of Death, anatomist Adelia Aguilar, to examine the bones. But someone doesn t want the ske
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King Henry II has ordered his Mistress of the Art of Death, Adelia Aguilar, to accompany his daughter on her lavish marriage procession to Sicily. Also travelling with them is the carefully concealed sword Excalibur, Henry's gift to his future son-in-law. But as the Princess Joanna and her party set sail from England, they are unaware that a mad assassin lurks in their midst, and his target is Adelia. Soon terrible misfortune begins to strike the travellers, and as the procession witnesses Adelia's unusual talent for healing there are dangerous mutterings of witchcraft. This killer could strike at any time, but he wants Adelia to suffer first . . .
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Death and the Maiden
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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.
