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This is my all-time favorite. I love the history and the mystery. Ariana Franklin is a new favorite. Check out the sequel "The Serpent's Tale" released in February 2008.
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A woman doctor, a Jew, and a Saracen travel to England in disguise to solve a series of heinous murders during the reign of Henry II. To succeed, they must overcome racial, sexual, and ethnic prejudice; deal with religious fanatics and blind supersition; and confront their own fears.
This is an excellently written, historically accurate, scientifically sound, suspenseful--and most importantly, enjoyable--read!
This is an excellently written, historically accurate, scientifically sound, suspenseful--and most importantly, enjoyable--read!
Simply wonderful writing about one of the earliest history of doctoring I have ever read. Sometimes thrilling, a book one reads with anticipation. Description of culture of the Arabs, English, and life in the early church of England with starring roles by nuns and brothers. A "who done it" novel, you will not be able to predict the culprit!
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