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In 1176 England, a devastating fire at Glastonbury Abbey uncovers two skeletons that some believe could be King Arthur and Guinevere. King Henry II, intent on quelling a Welsh rebellion, seeks concrete proof of Arthur’s bones. He summons Adelia Aguilar, the court’s renowned forensic pathologist, to examine the remains. Adelia’s reputation—and rumors of witchcraft—add tension as church authorities, including Bishop St. Albans, oversee the investigation.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Ariana Franklin
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