This is Book 4 (and unfortunately the last) in the series of The Mistress of the Art of Death. Diane Norman, the author, passed away. This saddens me a lot and frustrates me a little, since it is obvious from the cliff-hanger ending that another book was planned. It is 1178 and King Henry II is sending his daughter Joanne to Sicily to marry his cousin. He sends Adelia to ensure Joanne's health and keeps Adelia's nine-year old daughter in England to ensure Adelia's return. This is more twisted that the previous books. So the long journey begins which includes Knights, Dukes, Bishops, Clerks, Servants and one man that is determined to have his revenge on the Mistress of the Art of Death.

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Awesome. I love this series. This may be the best on yet. Characters are becoming fuller and more interesting with each book. The weaving if history Henry II and wife and sons is fascinating too. Good description of medicine in that era. The only reason I give it a 4 star rather than 5 is I think the mystery could have been a bit better. CAn't wait for book 5.

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The first in the series is still the best. This one was better than the Book 2 and 3.

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