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Diana Norman (1) (1933–2011)

Author of A Catch of Consequence

For other authors named Diana Norman, see the disambiguation page.

Diana Norman (1) has been aliased into Ariana Franklin.

15+ Works 1,042 Members 27 Reviews 4 Favorited

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Works by Diana Norman

Works have been aliased into Ariana Franklin.

A Catch of Consequence (2002) 280 copies
The Vizard Mask (1994) 138 copies
Taking Liberties (2003) 133 copies
The Sparks Fly Upward (2006) 89 copies
The Pirate Queen (1991) 66 copies
Blood Royal (1998) 56 copies
The Morning Gift (1985) 53 copies
Shores of Darkness (1996) 48 copies
Daughter of Lir (1988) 48 copies
Fitzempress' Law (1980) 29 copies
Road from Singapore (1883) 12 copies
King of the Last Days (1981) 10 copies

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Other names
Franklin, Ariana (nom-de-plume)
Birthdate
1933-08-25
Date of death
2011-01-27
Gender
female
Nationality
UK
Birthplace
London, England, UK
Place of death
Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Places of residence
Hertfordshire, England, UK
Occupations
journalist
novelist
biographer
Relationships
Norman, Barry (husband)
Awards and honors
Ellis Peters Historical Dagger (2007)
CWA Dagger in the Library (2010)
Short biography
Novelist Diana Norman also uses the pen name Ariana Franklin for her mystery novels.

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I fought this book like it was a wild bear. But for some reason I just could not weather it. About halfway through I folded and gave up the ghost. Odd because I adore all the authors other work. This just fell flat for me. I understand the story and how a puritan from New England who is tossed into Reformation England could be polarized. The book is well very written and intelligent. But not very engaging. The characters did nothing for me. They came across exactly as the writer wanted them to be. Dirty, self-centered Londoners in the midst of plague and self absorption.… (more)
 
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JHemlock | 6 other reviews | Oct 16, 2023 |
Sequel to "Fitzempess' Law" and nearly as good.
 
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PollyMoore3 | Feb 11, 2021 |
Pre-revolutionary war setting, colonial America. Drags from the river, English lord she ends up marrying when forced to flee Boston. Former wife and lover turn out to be nuts and rips everything away when Sir Philip Dapifer dies. Makepeace gets revenge in the end but at what cost? Taking Liberties is the sequel.
 
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klandring | 6 other reviews | Nov 9, 2020 |
During WW II, John Dodd escaped to Java during the Japanese attack on Singapore.
For nearly six months, he kept one jump ahead of the pursuing Japanese by hiding
in village or alone in the jungle until he was betrayed, tortured and sent back to Singapore
and the hellhole that was Changi prison.
 
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Alhickey1 | Oct 15, 2020 |

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Works
15
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Members
1,042
Popularity
#24,715
Rating
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Reviews
27
ISBNs
92
Languages
3
Favorited
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