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The Rewards of Treachery - (Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain) by Rosemary Rowe
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- A stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.
- About the Author: Rosemary Rowe also writes historical romances under her married name Rosemary Aitken.
- 240 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain
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Late summer, CE 198. With Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, Junio, Libertus's adopted son, tries to be inconspicuous. But when Libertus's patron, Marcus Septimus, seeks his advice about a valuable cloak-clasp which has disappeared, Junio suddenly finds himself faced with a string of murders, betrayal and revenge!Book Synopsis
A stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.
"A mastery of period detail matches the engrossing plot . . . Brilliant " Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Late summer, CE 198. With Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, and with rebel Celts still actively opposing Roman rule, tension remains as Caesar turns his attention to stamping out all remaining threats to his authority.
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[Rowe's] larger-than-life characters combine with a gripping plot to make this a fine choice for historical mystery fans-- "Booklist"
Ancient rituals, Roman politics, and brutal murders combine in a fascinating mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Brilliant . . . A mastery of period detail matches the engrossing plot-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"
Exceptional ... Rowe's mastery of the period enable her to provide a vivid backdrop, and the riveting plot delivers more than one emotional gut punch. Readers who miss Steven Saylor's Gordianus whodunits will be pleased-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of A Dreadful Destiny"
Fine period detail, nicely rounded characters, light humor, and a clever plot make for an excellent read-- "Booklist on The Price of Freedom"
Meticulously researched historical details, well-drawn characters, and a clever plot, will keep even the most seasoned reader guessing-- "Booklist on A Prisoner of Privilege"
Perhaps the finest installment yet in Rowe's excellent historical-mystery series, A Dreadful Destiny boasts colorful characters, rich historical detail, taut suspense, and a deeply moving conclusion-- "Booklist Starred Review of A Dreadful Destiny"
Superb ... Rowe perfectly balances character and plot-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Price of Freedom"
Surpasses her own high standard . a welcome complement to Ruth Downie's Medicus mysteries-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of A Prisoner of Privilege"
This installment in Rowe's long-running series produces a major surprise that promises an interesting future for her hero-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Dreadful Destiny"
About the Author
Rosemary Rowe also writes historical romances under her married name Rosemary Aitken. She has now resettled in her native Cornwall after having lived first in New Zealand for twenty years, and then for even longer in Gloucestershire where this series is set.Additional product information and recommendations
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