Macavity Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 22 (2008) award
Ariana Franklin
アリアナ・フランクリン
Ariana Furankurin
Aliases:
Diana Norman / Mary Diana Narracott
Pen Names:
Ariana Franklin（Pen name used for historical mystery novels）,
Diana Norman（Real name / other byline (used for non-fiction and other genres)）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1933-08-25 （London）
- Died
- 2011-01-27 age 77
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- London (birthplace) → Devon (moved during childhood) → Suburbs (lived while raising children)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Journalist
- Active Years
- 1963-2011
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ellis Peters Historical Dagger | Mistress of the Art of Death | — | Crime Writers' Association (CWA) | winner |
| 2010 | CWA Dagger in the Library | — | — | Crime Writers' Association (CWA) | winner |
Ellis Peters Historical Dagger
2007
Work:
Mistress of the Art of Death
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association (CWA)
Result:
winner
CWA Dagger in the Library
2010
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association (CWA)
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mistress of the Art of Death
2007 Historical mysterySet in the 12th century, forensic investigator Adelia Aguilar solves suspicious deaths against a backdrop of church politics and medieval society.
medievalforensic investigationchurch politicsmurder mystery
Translations
- Mistress of the Art of Death
The Death Maze
2008 Historical mysteryAnother Adelia Aguilar installment exploring intrigue and personal vendettas in medieval settings.
revengemedievalforensics
Translations
- The Death Maze / The Serpent's Tale (US title)
Relics of the Dead
2009 Historical mysteryA continuation in the Adelia Aguilar series where medieval relics and legends play central roles in solving crimes.
legendrelicsmedieval
Translations
- Relics of the Dead / Grave Goods (US title)
A Murderous Procession
2010 Historical mysteryThe final book in the series, depicting medieval society through crimes connected to pilgrimages and processions.
pilgrimagesocial portraitmedieval
Translations
- A Murderous Procession / The Assassin's Prayer (US title)
Bibliography
- Fitzempress' Law (1980)
- King of the Last Days (1981)
- The Morning Gift (1985)
- Daughter of Lîr (1988)
- Pirate Queen (1991)
- The Vizard Mask (1994)
- Shores of Darkness (1996)
- Blood Royal (1998)
- A Catch of Consequence (2002)
- Taking Liberties (2003)
- The Sparks Fly Upward (2006)
- City of Shadows (2006)
- Mistress of the Art of Death (2007)
- The Death Maze (2008)
- Relics of the Dead (2009)
- A Murderous Procession (2010)
- The Stately Ghosts of England (1963, 1977)
- Road from Singapore (1970, 1979)
- Terrible Beauty: Life of Constance Markievicz, 1868–1927 (1987)
Translations of Works
- Mistress of the Art of Death (translated into Japanese by Yasuko Yoshizawa)
- The Death Maze (translated into Japanese by Yasuko Yoshizawa)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- meticulously researched historical detailcareful depiction of church and social structuresnarrative-driven mystery
- Recurring Motifs
- medieval medicine and autopsyintersection of religion and politicsfemale protagonists
Legacy
Ariana Franklin is regarded for her carefully researched historical mysteries and vivid depictions of the medieval period. Her Adelia Aguilar series gained international recognition and award honors in the UK and US.
Academic Societies
- Crime Writers' Association (CWA)
Trivia
- Real name Mary Diana Narracott (Diana Norman).
- Married to film critic Barry Norman; had two daughters.
- Wrote the Adelia Aguilar historical mystery series under the pen name Ariana Franklin.