Ruth Downie
PRIMA FACIE: A CRIME NOVELLA OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Paperback Book
A tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal in Roman Gaul. A novella from the author of bestseller MEDICUS, featuring reluctant investigator Ruso and his partner Tilla. Its AD 123 and the sun is shining on southern Gaul. Exmilitary medic Ruso and his British wife Tilla are back after a long absence but its not the reunion anyone had hoped for.Rusos brother has left him in charge of a farm he has no idea how to manage, a chronic debt problem and a gaggle of accidentprone small children. Meanwhile his sister Flora has run away to rescue her boyfriend, whos accused of murdering a wealthy guest at a party.Can Ruso and Tilla save the boyfriend from the murder charge or should they be saving Flora from the boyfriend? Will any of the guests tell the truth about the fatal party before its too late? And meanwhile, how long can Ruso continue to lie about whats inside the bath house?Dont miss this novella from the author of the New York Times bestseller MEDICUS.Praise for the Gaius Petreius Ruso serieseasily the best of the various detective series set during the Roman Empire Morning Star"Downie excels in bringing the ancient world to life as well as making the attitudes and customs of its inhabitants accessible to a modern audience." Publishers Weekly, starred review for Caveat EmptorDownie remains a peerless storyteller and a master entertainer. BBCs Masterpiece should take a long look at this series. Its a winner. Kirkus Reviews
Binding: Paperback;156 pages; Publisher: Grampus Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 297.35 g; Dimensions: N/A
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A tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal in Roman Gaul. A novella from the author of bestseller MEDICUS, featuring reluctant investigator Ruso and his partner Tilla. Its AD 123 and the sun is shining on southern Gaul. Exmilitary medic Ruso and his British wife Tilla are back after a long absence but its not the reunion anyone had hoped for.Rusos brother has left him in charge of a farm he has no idea how to manage, a chronic debt problem and a gaggle of accidentprone small children. Meanwhile his sister Flora has run away to rescue her boyfriend, whos accused of murdering a wealthy guest at a party.Can Ruso and Tilla save the boyfriend from the murder charge or should they be saving Flora from the boyfriend? Will any of the guests tell the truth about the fatal party before its too late? And meanwhile, how long can Ruso continue to lie about whats inside the bath house?Dont miss this novella from the author of the New York Times bestseller MEDICUS.Praise for the Gaius Petreius Ruso serieseasily the best of the various detective series set during the Roman Empire Morning Star"Downie excels in bringing the ancient world to life as well as making the attitudes and customs of its inhabitants accessible to a modern audience." Publishers Weekly, starred review for Caveat EmptorDownie remains a peerless storyteller and a master entertainer. BBCs Masterpiece should take a long look at this series. Its a winner. Kirkus Reviews
Binding: Paperback;156 pages; Publisher: Grampus Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 297.35 g; Dimensions: N/A
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