A Murderous Procession (2010) (edit title/settings)

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• Adelia Aguilar: A 12th-century anatomist, doctor and forensic pathologist trained at the School of Medicine in Salerno, Italy.Conducts investigations. Appointed as the Mistress of the Art of Death by Henry II, King of England.
• Mansur: Adelia's bodyguard and friend, a eunuch
• Rowley Picot: Adelia's lover and Bishop of St. Albans
• Scarry: Adelia's nemesis, friend of the man she killed
• Ulf: Young man from the fens
• Joanna: Princess of England, sent to marry William of Sicily
• Ermendgarde: Cathar woman, brave and intelligent
• Blanche: Lady to the princess
• O'donnell: Irish sea captain
• Henry Plantagenet: King of England

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Glastonbury and Wells: These are both cathedral towns in England. Glastonbury is heavily associated with King Arthur, and its Tor is a tourist spot even now. Adelia wound up there in GRAVE GOODS and will proceed from there.
• Sarum Castle: A famous castle in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the story, Henry II is keeping his wife Eleanor a prisoner there after she conspired against him with his sons. Adelia's daughter Allie stays with the Queen and Adelia's maid Gyltha during this story.
• Caen, France: This Norman city is the city of William the Conqueror and a natural spot for Joanna to begin her overland journey across France.
• Aquitane: This was the duchy Eleanor brought Henry II in marriage. At this time, it was full of warring barons and a refuge for the Cathar movement.
• Palermo, Sicily: This is where Joanna ends up to be married. Adelia finds the area much changed from her childhood.

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• The Cathars: This religious group defied the Roman Catholic Church. They had their own theology, including vegetarianism and female preachers. Their headquarters was the South of France, Languedoc, and they were eventually hunted down and slaughtered. Adelia sees the beginning of this process and other power plays by the Roman church.

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Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by Grave Goods.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Ariana Franklin (Author)

Other Contributors:

1. Jill Tanner (Narrator) - Recorded Books (August 19, 2010)
2. Diana Bishop (Narrator) - Random House AudioBooks (July 7, 2011)

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• Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
• Dewey: 823.92

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Or mature young adults. Violence and sexual references.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary

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