Lucrezia Borgia and the Mother of Poisons

Praise forA Mortal Bane "Brother Cadfael, move over and make room for Magdalene.A Mortal Banevibrates with sharp, witty, memorable characters; Magdalene and company are uniquely qualified as historical detectives, and as always, Roberta Gellis is incomparable! This one's a page-turner. I couldn't put it down." -Amanda Scott, author ofDangerous Lady "In Gellis's new series, she has created a superb medieval sleuth with a sexy knight for a sidekick. You'll love every minute of this tightly woven mystery." -Catherine Coulter, author ofThe Countess "Roberta Gellis has crafted a superb story of passion, betrayal, and mystery. Entwined in this ingenious ploy is an honest, emotional thread that tugs at the heartstrings." -Susan Wiggs, author ofThe Charm School "InA Mortal Bane, Roberta Gellis has created a medieval cozy with a wonderfully unique cast of characters. Life in the twelfth century leaps into vivid focus." -Kathy Lynn Emerson, author ofFace Down Among the Winchester Geese "Roberta Gellis and the medieval mystery are a perfect match. InA Mortal Bane, Gellis has created a rich, believable world and peopled it with fascinating characters." -Jo Beverley, author ofForbidden Magic "AMortal Banehas a full cast of fascinating characters, a complex mystery plot, and a stunning sense of time and place. Wonderful!" -Jill Churchill, author ofFear of Frying: A Jane Jeffry MysteryGellis, Roberta is the author of 'Lucrezia Borgia and the Mother of Poisons', published 2003 under ISBN 9780765300201 and ISBN 0765300206.