Dagger in the Library
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Edition 14 (2010) Winner
Diana Norman
ダイアナ・ノーマン
Diana Nōman
Aliases:
Mary Diana Narracott
Pen Names:
Ariana Franklin（Pen name for historical mystery novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1933-08-25 （London, England）
- Died
- 2011-01-27 （Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England） age 77
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- London → Devon → Hertfordshire
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Journalist
- Active Years
- 1963-2011
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ellis Peters Historical Dagger | Mistress of the Art of Death | Historical Dagger | Crime Writers' Association | Winner |
| 2010 | Dagger in the Library | The Assassin's Prayer | — | Crime Writers' Association | Winner |
Ellis Peters Historical Dagger
2007
Work:
Mistress of the Art of Death
Category:
Historical Dagger
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association
Result:
Winner
Dagger in the Library
2010
Work:
The Assassin's Prayer
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mistress of the Art of Death
2007 Historical crime fictionHistorical mystery featuring 12th-century medical examiner Adelia Aguilar.
Medieval medicineCrime investigation
The Serpent's Tale
2008 Historical crime fictionSecond Adelia Aguilar mystery.
Medieval EnglandRoyal intrigue
Pirate Queen
1991 Historical fictionNovel based on the life of 16th-century Irish pirate Grace O'Malley.
PiratesFemale empowerment
Bibliography
- Fitzempress' Law
- King of the Last Days
- The Morning Gift
- Daughter of Lîr
- Pirate Queen
- The Vizard Mask
- Shores of Darkness
- Blood Royal
- A Catch of Consequence
- Taking Liberties
- The Sparks Fly Upward
- City of Shadows
- Mistress of the Art of Death
- The Serpent's Tale
- Relics of the Dead
- The Assassin's Prayer
- Winter Siege
- Death and the Maiden
- The Stately Ghosts of England
- Road from Singapore
- Terrible Beauty
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed historical researchVivid character development
- Recurring Motifs
- Medieval EnglandStrong female protagonistsCrime and justice
Legacy
British author renowned for historical novels and crime fiction, particularly the medieval Adelia Aguilar mystery series under the pen name Ariana Franklin, winning CWA awards.
In Popular Culture
- Featured in husband Barry Norman's memoir 'See You in the Morning'.
Trivia
- Real name Mary Diana Norman (née Narracott).
- Married to film critic Barry Norman, with two daughters.
- Daughter Samantha Norman completed her posthumous works.