'An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year.' TESS GERRITSEN

1176- The monks of Glastonbury have discovered two skeletons buried in their graveyard - one is tall, like that of a warrior, the other small and delicate. Are these the remains of King Arthur and Guinevere?

On hearing of the discovery, King Henry II demands evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead - he needs to stop his belligerent Welsh subjects believing that their Once and Future King will return to lead them against him.

So, he calls upon his Mistress of the Art of Death, the anatomist Adelia Aguilar, to examine the bones. But someone doesn't want the skeletons identified - and is prepared to kill in order to prevent it...

'Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits.' GUARDIAN

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Readers are captivated by Relics of the Dead:

'Brilliantly executed and with edge-of-your-seat suspense' *****
'The history is skilfully woven into the racing story . . . Thoroughly enjoyable' *****
'The attention to detail is superb, and will certainly keep you enthralled and entertained' *****

Medieval Glastonbury - human remains have been uncovered. Are these the bones of King Arthur and Guinevere?

About the Author
Ariana Franklin (Diana Norman) was born in Devon and at twenty became the youngest reporter then on Fleet Street. She was also the author of the critically acclaimed Mistress of the Art of Death, The Death Maze and The Assassin's Prayer, all featuring anatomist Adelia Aguilar. She passed away in 2011.

Reviews
Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits writing today. * Guardian *
Almost indecently thrilling. * The New York Times *
Feisty and delightful series heroine... easy, enjoyable summer reading. * Literary Review *
An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year. I'd like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery. * Tess Gerritsen *
Thrilling and vividly told, this is definitely one to keep you up all night. * Good Book Guide *



Book Information
ISBN 9780553820324
Author Ariana Franklin
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 27mm