Ariana Franklin (1933–2011)
Author of Mistress of the Art of Death
About the Author
Ariana Franklin is a pen name used by Diana Norman. She is a British author and journalist writing historical fiction and non-fiction. She was born in Devon, England. She is married to the film critic Barry Norman. (Bowker Author Biography)
Image credit: Mary Jane Russell
Series
Works by Ariana Franklin
At First Sight 2 copies
Relikvie mrtvých 1 copy
Labyrintem smrti 1 copy
The House of Special Purpose 1 copy
High Stakes 1 copy
Autobiography 1 copy
The siege winter 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Norman, Diana
- Other names
- Franklin, Ariana
Narracott, Mary Diana (birth name) - Birthdate
- 1933-08-25
- Date of death
- 2011-01-27
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Place of death
- Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Hertfordshire, England, UK
London, England, UK - Occupations
- author
journalist (freelance)
magistrate
historical novelist
biographer - Relationships
- Norman, Barry (husband)
- Awards and honors
- CWA Dagger in the Library (2010)
Ellis Peters Historical Dagger (2007) - Agent
- Helen Heller Agency
- Short biography
- Ariana Franklin was the pen name of British writer Diana Norman. A former newspaper journalist, she wrote several critically acclaimed biographies and historical novels under her own name. She used the pen name for more recent historical thrillers.
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Group Read (January) - A MURDEROUS PROCESSION in The 11 in 11 Category Challenge (January 2011)
Reviews
The Siege Winter by Ariana Franklin
Gripping, if rather graphically violent, story.
Another gripping and enjoyable addition to the series.
3.5 stars. Clever use of the Arthurian myth. I found the second book in the series more gripping, but this one is quite enjoyable.
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- Works
- 33
- Also by
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- Popularity
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- Rating
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- ISBNs
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