diff --git a/frappy/lib/asynconn.py b/frappy/lib/asynconn.py
index cc448e81..e178ef2d 100644
--- a/frappy/lib/asynconn.py
+++ b/frappy/lib/asynconn.py
@@ -218,6 +218,8 @@ class AsynTcp(AsynConn):
         except (socket.timeout, TimeoutError):
             # timeout while waiting
             return b''
+        except ConnectionResetError:
+            pass  # treat equallly as a gracefully disconnected peer
         # note that when no data is sent on a connection, an interruption might
         # not be detected within a reasonable time. sending a heartbeat should
         # help in this case.