The latest in the acclaimed Medicus series from Ruth Downie, who "ranks among the very best of today’s generation of Roman writers" (M. C. Scott).
Ruth Downie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Medicus, as well as Terra Incognita, Persona Non Grata, Caveat Emptor, and Semper Fidelis. She is married with two sons and lives in Devon, England.
A pleasure to read. The Ruso series might not be as well known as,
say, Lindsey Davis’ longer-running Marcus Didius Falsco series, but
it’s just as entertaining.
*Booklist*
Ruth Downie ranks among the very best of today’s generation of
Roman writers; by far and away the most obvious inheritor of
Rosemary Sutcliff’s honored mantle. With a finely wrought plot, a
densely woven cast of characters and plenty of action, this is a
book to savor to the last sentence.
*M.C. Scott, author of the ROME AND BOUDICA series*
It makes book reviewing easy when you realize you are reading for
pleasure! Ruth Downie shows why she’s considered the best of the
Roman mystery writers. A crime writer to watch with a matchless
style. Look out, Lindsey Davis!
*Michael Jecks, author of the KNIGHTS TEMPLAR series*
Excellent . . . This is story-telling of a high order--an immensely
enjoyable read.
*L.C. Tyler, author of THE HERRING-SELLER'S APPRENTICE*
Downie writes with quiet authority and surprising depth, offering
an engaging depiction of an obscure slice of history.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Immediately transports the reader to another time and place.
*Publishers Weekly*
Downie’s attention to detail--both historical detail and human
detail--makes this series a joy to read for the mystery lover, the
classics fan, or anyone seeking more character-driven genre
fiction.
*The Historical Novel Society*
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