Comments on: REVIEW: ‘The Serpent’s Tale’ (2008) by Ariana Franklin

By: January Reading Round-Up

January Reading Round-Up — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:20:35 +0000

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By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:21:02 +0000

I usually avoid books set during this time period, just because they tend to be too depressing. EoA is particularly a character I’m wary of.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:06:39 +0000

@Keishon: I forgot to put in the link to your challenge! Sorry about that. I've just added it. @SonomaLass: They are well-written and well-researched. I hope you enjoy them!

By: SonomaLass

SonomaLass — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:41:10 +0000

I’ve been meaning to read these; thanks for the reminder and the endorsement. Just requested the first one from my library.

I’m a big Eleanor of Aquitaine junkie, from having played her on stage a number of years ago. The research was so much fun that I didn’t want to stop. I like Sharon Kay Penman’s books set in and around this time, too.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:07:50 +0000

@Keishon: Thank you for the excellent recommendation! @Angie: If you like mysteries and a Medieval setting, these books are fantastic.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:28:20 +0000

I’m really looking forward to starting this series. My library has the first one so I’ll head on over and get it soon!

By: Keishon

Keishon — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:57:54 +0000

Love this author’s voice. Have loved almost everything she’s written thus far. She’s one of the best historical fiction writers out there (for me). Excellent review as usual Sarah.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:19:04 +0000

@Jayne: I'm really looking forward to both Grave Goods and A Murderous Procession. As Grave Goods will be released in paperback in March, I'm going to hold out until then. I doubt I'll manage to resist the temptation to order A Murderous Procession in hardcover!

By: Jayne

Jayne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:05:05 +0000

Adelia and Rowley’s conlficted feelings continue in “Grave Goods” and in the 4th book of the series “A Murderous Procession” which I just finished reading. I think it’s wonderful that Franklin has managed to retain my interest, keep her characters interesting and, better yet, still evolving after 4 books.