The Serpent's Tale Audiobook

" Second in series of medieval coroner and csi during the reign of Henry II of England. Excellent story "

" This book was not even half as good as the first. The constant asides about the inequality of women during this time period were tiresome and took away from the story. "

" This is the second time I have read it. Pretty good! "

" I got so annoyed at the immaturity and self centered nature of the main character that it was all I could do to finish the story. Also thought the story itself was quite unlikely. "

" Far better than the book that precedes it. A well-done mystery! "

" A little too modern in outlook - the protagonist would have been more at home in the 20th or 21st century. The story developed well, the characters lively, but I wasn't pulled into the 12th century. "

" A very enjoyable read, but not quite as compelling as the first book. Still, though, Ariana Franklin's research is impeccable, her characters are well fleshed-out, and her writing style is compelling. Will definitely be reading the third book- in fact, it's on my bookshelf right now waiting for me. "

" Now here is good book. I enjoyed it, I hope you do too. "

" I love this series...I highly recommend that it be read in order. The first one is "Mistress of the Art of Death" "

" Excellent sequel. I like Adelia's spunk, and her group had me laughing to myself a few times. I wish there wasn't so much of a romantic story, but I'm glad it doesn't overpower the rest of the story. The mystery is the best part - and I was pleasantly surprised to learn who was the villain. "

" Love this series, fun, easy, historical, strong women. "

" I love Adelia, as you can see by my continuing to follow her character in book after book. This contained more historical background than the other books, which I loved, since I "

" This seemed a little contrived and familiar territory after the Phillipa Gregory books. But it was a quick and fun read and again a mystery being solved in England during Henry II's reign. It appears to be the second in a series . . but stand alone. "

" A fast-paced and engaging historical mystery. I must admit that I enjoyed the first book more - this one seemed somehow more heavy-handed and the villains more obvious - but it was still an enjoyable way to pass the time. "

" It is the middle book of a trilogy. The character is not as interesting as she was in Mistress in the Art of Death. "

" This was a good sequel, not as good as the first, but definitely still enjoyed it! "

" Set in Henry II's England, it's a murder mystery. It has a nice main character who is atypical for the time period. A good beach read. "

" I enjoyed the second installment more than the first - perhaps because I was more familiar with the characters? I particularly enjoyed the historical context in the creation of the storyline. "

" Wonderful, full of suspense and mystery, and underlying love story. "

" Yikes...everyone seems to love this book. I was bored to tears. I would have chucked it at the wall at pg 101 if it wasn't a book club read. After 150 pages I began skimming to get through it. I felt free as a bird as I left with next months mystery. "

" good story, just hard to read at times. you have to be really in the mood to get through the old english. "

" A good summer read! I liked better her first, Mistress of the Art of Death, but this will suffice for period literature when one requires lighter reading. "

" Fun book to read. Similar to Pope Joan; strong female main character, striving to maintain independence in a male, church dominated era. Good enough that I'll be picking up her first book to read. "

" It is the middle book of a trilogy. The character is not as interesting as she was in Mistress in the Art of Death. "

" What's not to LOVE? Forensic files meets the Plantagenets! "

" I enjoyed the book, not as much as The Mistress in the Art of Death, missed Rowley. I found at times the detail grew wearysome. But, overall enjoyed ti. "

" The second part of this excellent series continues with its engaging scenery and brilliant characters. Lovely story and it is again thrilling. Adelia & Co are top notch investigators and I higly recommend every book from this series! "

" I really enjoyed this book. Definitely want to read the other books by this author with the same character. I didn't realize this was the 2nd book in the series when I started it. I should have read the first one before this. But I'm sure I'll still emjoy it. "