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Alternative title: The Janna Chronicles
Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 The Janna Mysteries
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A series of mystery romances set during the Anarchy: the period of civil breakdown in England during the 1140s, marked by the civil war between King Stephen and Empress Matilda.

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y separately published work icon Rosemary for Remembrance Blood Oath Felicity Pulman , Milsons Point : Random House , 2005 Z1181191 2005 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'Crime, mystery and romance set in the 12th century against the background of a bitter civil war. Janna lives at the edge of a forest in medieval England. Her whole world turns upside down following the death of her mother. Accident? Janna doesn't think so, but the dark and powerful forces ranged against her will stop at nothing to prevent her from finding out the truth. Along her journey to find her father in order to avenge the death of her mother, Janna solves many crimes and mysteries, including the secrets of her heart and her happiness.'

Source: Author's site (http://www.felicitypulman.com.au/books/jana-mysteries/rosemary-for-remembrance.htm). Sighted: 27/9/2013

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y separately published work icon Rue for Repentance Stolen Child Felicity Pulman , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1253577 2006 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'Driven from her home and disguised as a youth, Janna seeks refuge at a manor farm only to find her heart and her safety under threat following a series of 'accidents'. When a child goes missing, Janna risks everything to find him but who can she trust? Hugh, the handsome nobleman who seems to know more than he's telling? The beautiful Gytha, who is desperate to marry Hugh? Or the angry and frightened Urk?

'The answer lies in the posies of rue left to mark the scene of each crime. If Janna can persuade Godric to forgive her and help her solve the mystery, she might be in time to save the child - but will she be able to save herself?'

Source: Author's website (http://www.felicitypulman.com.au/books/jana-mysteries/rosemary-for-remembrance.htm). (Sighted: 27/9/2013)

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y separately published work icon Lilies for Love Unholy Murder Felicity Pulman , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1314679 2006 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'On the run and in fear of her life, Janna seeks refuge at Wiltune Abbey, but love, danger and mysteries follow close behind. What secrets does her father's letter hold, if only she can learn how to read it? Can the mysterious stranger asking questions about Janna be linked to whoever stabbed the lord Hugh at St Edith's fair? Was the knife intended for Janna, or will Hugh's friendship with the beautiful Emma have disastrous consequences for them all? Who is destroying a precious manuscript, and what is the significance of the lilies left at the saint's shrine? The civil war between the Empress Matilda and King Stephen brings the empress to the abbey. A chance meeting secures Janna's loyalty, a loyalty that will eventually put at risk Janna's heart, her happiness and even her life.'

Source: Author's website (http://www.felicitypulman.com.au/books/jana-mysteries/lilies-for-love.htm). (Sighted: 27/9/2013)

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y separately published work icon Willows for Weeping Pilgrim of Death Felicity Pulman , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2008 Z1527922 2008 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'Spies, treachery, a dangerously attractive pilgrim and a murder at Stonehenge test Janna's courage and ingenuity to the limit as she continues the search for her father in the company of pilgrims and jongleurs. She learns the meaning of betrayal, treachery and heartbreak, while her quest brings her ever closer to the royal court and the dangers of the civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda.'

Source: Author's website (http://www.felicitypulman.com.au/books/jana-mysteries/willows-for-weeping.htm). (Sighted: 27/9/2013)

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y separately published work icon Sage for Sanctuary Devil's Brew Felicity Pulman , Charleston : Felicity Pulman , 2011 Z1826849 2011 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'Love, revenge, secrets – and murder – in a medieval kingdom at war.
'Janna's search for her unknown father has brought her to the heart of the royal court of Winchestre, but her purse has been stolen, she has no proof of her identity, she's working as a drudge in a tavern to support herself, and she can't choose between the two men who love her. Winchestre is ablaze in the deadly battle between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, but the true danger to Janna comes from the man sent to silence her forever. Chance brings Janna's father to the tavern – but when sabotage threatens the tavern's future, Janna must choose between her duty to save the woman who gave her sanctuary, and her duty to obey her father.'

Source : publisher's blurb

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y separately published work icon Thyme for Trust Day of Judgement Felicity Pulman , Charleston : Felicity Pulman , 2011 Z1826856 2011 single work novel young adult mystery historical fiction

'Love, revenge, secrets – and murder – in a medieval kingdom at war.
'Janna and her father are finally reconciled, but she realises that she poses a threat to her father's family when there's an attempt on her life. Unwilling to name the culprit, but with a secret plan, Janna accompanies her father to Oxeneford where the Empress Matilda is under siege from King Stephen. Janna finally tells her father the truth about her mother's death, trusting that he will help her bring the murderer to justice. To her dismay, her father asks the king to negotiate a prestigious marriage for her. When the man she truly loves is accused of murder, Janna has one last crime to solve – until the siege of Wiltune turns her life upside down and changes everything.'

Source : publisher's blurb

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Works about this Work

I Did it My Way Felicity Pulman , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , August/September no. 198 2011; (p. 19)
And From a More Established Female Writer Felicity Pulman , 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May 2008 vol. 52 no. 2 2008; (p. 7)
Reading the Janna Mysteries - a Medieval Odyssey Felicity Pulman , 2007 single work column
— Appears in: Viewpoint : on Books for Young Adults , Winter vol. 15 no. 2 2007; (p. 24-25)
What's 'Hot' in Kids' Lit? : Story, Story, Story! Felicity Pulman , 2007 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , June no. 170 2007; (p. 19)
Writing Medieval England : Sex, Drugs and Other Useful Things You Need to Know Felicity Pulman , 2006 single work column
— Appears in: Newswrite : The NSW Writers' Centre Magazine , September no. 162 2006; (p. 21, 24)
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