Trade Secrets - (Marcus Corvinus Mystery) by David Wishart (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>May, AD 41. The emperor Claudius has acceded to the throne, and Rome's citizens look forward to an era of peace. Not so Marcus Corvinus however, who finds himself investigating two murders. At first Marcus refuses to cooperate - but when his enquiries lead him to Rome's busy trading port, he uncovers a disturbing connection between the two deaths.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>May, AD 41. The emperor Claudius has acceded to the throne, and Rome's citizens look forward to an era of peace. Not so Marcus Corvinus however, who finds himself investigating two murders. At first Marcus refuses to cooperate - but when his enquiries lead him to Rome's busy trading port, he uncovers a disturbing connection between the two deaths.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Corvinus proves an astute sleuth as he tackles the nicely constructed puzzles"-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>"Wishart loves to tell a labyrinthine story, and fans of the series will really enjoy this one; they'll also enjoy the way he blends real historical people and events with his fictional goings-on.-- "Booklist"<br><br>As a first time reader of the adventures of Marcus I enjoyed the way the author is writing a story about murders in Ancient Rome but uses modern language to describe the events.--Breakaway Reviewers<br><br>David Wishart suffuses trade with intrigue and romantic shenanigans in Trade Secrets the tenth Marcus Corvinus mystery. Set in Rome and Ostia at the time of Claudius. the womaniser Gauis Tulius is stabbed to death in a holy shrine. Family and business colleagues are suspects. Meanwhile another man dies in the Pollio Gardens. Suspicion leads to trade corruption in Ostia. Whodunit Read and find out. Seriously good reading.--E Ridler, librarian<br><br>The author emulates the popular Roman novel style from the Roman era, even down to his narrator's vulgar tongue and earthy sense of humor. If you are sensitive to vulgarities, this isn't the book or series for you.--C Martinelli, reviewer<br><br>TRADE SECRETS by David Wishart is ideal for anyone interested in mystery, Rome and human nature.--Fresh Fiction<br>
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