A Roman Ransom (A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00GU2XL8U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 383 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Book eight in Rosemary Rowe's Libertus series: 'A cracking tale with a fast-moving plot' CONN IGGULDEN. How can he help his patron ? and himself ? this time?. Glevum, AD 188. But when Marcus Septimus forces his way in, desperate to speak to the pavement-maker, Libertus knows that something is seriously wrong. And now a ransom note has arrived, wrapped in the hem of Julia?s stola: unless Marcus uses his power to release a certain political prisoner, he will never see his family alive again. Lying in his sick bed, weak and disoriented, Libertus is strictly forbidden visitors. But Libertus has also made a powerful enemy. Libertus is well aware of Marcus?s dilemma: give in to the kidnappers and sacrifice his reputation for being fair and unmoved by bribery, or stand firm and provoke unimaginable consequences. Marcus?s beloved wife Julia and their baby son have
Rosemary Rowe is the pseudonym of an author who has successfully published novels in another genre. Born in Cornwall, she lived for twenty years in New Zealand. . A highly qualified academic, she has written more than a dozen bestselling text-books as Rosemary Aitken
Catherine Khalili said Great read. I have enjoyed all the books in the Libertus series and this is no exception. Lots of intrigue and I like how much he loves his wife and values her opinion s.. "Great addition to the series." according to Belinda. Once I started the Libertus Mystery series I can't wait to get to the next one. Each one blends into the next.. "Great" according to Kindle Customer. Love old Rome? Then this series is for you! Well written with great characters. The mystery part keeps the reader in suspense. Can't wait for the next book!
All rights reserved. Struggling with illness, Libertus must also defy the accusations of a crafty Greek physician, who has gained Septimus's confidence, to track down the criminals and save two lives. From Publishers Weekly Eight books into British author Rowe's acclaimed mystery series set in second-century Roman Britain (Enemies of the Empire, etc.), her period detail, plotting and characterization are as strong as ever. A string of suspicious coincidences make Libertus, a former slave turned mosaic maker and sleuth, the prime suspect in the kidnapping of the wife and son of his patron and protector, Marcus Aurelius Septimus. (Oct.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. . Though not well known in the U.S., Rowe more than holds her own with the two leading authors of ancient Roman historical