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The Ides of June - (Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain) by Rosemary Rowe (Paperback)

The Ides of June - (Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain) by  Rosemary Rowe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An astonishing new order has usurped power in Rome, and Libertus's wealthy patron now finds himself powerless and under threat. Charged with escorting Marcus's young family to a place of safety, Libertus finds his task beset with problems as he uncovers a grisly secret and an ancient crime - with ramifications stretching to the present day.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An astonishing new order has usurped power in Rome, and Libertus's wealthy patron now finds himself powerless and under threat. Charged with escorting Marcus's young family to a place of safety, Libertus finds his task beset with problems as he uncovers a grisly secret and an ancient crime - with ramifications stretching to the present day.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A clever plot--with wry humor, suspense, and intriguing descriptions of life in ancient Britain--plus a remarkable hero make this a superb read-- "Booklist"<br><br>Highlighted are the uncertainties of life, loss of a patron's protection, the ever-present risk of starvation, the need to sell a child into slavery to guarantee the lives of others and of the child itself. These are the aspects which I have always found most convincing and fascinating in these novels. Rosemary Rowe has caught the atmosphere, tone and perhaps the reality of the times better than almost any other author - quite a boast for a writer of crime mysteries.--K Currie, reviewer<br><br>Highly recommended-- "Historical Novel Review"<br><br>I've been a fan of Rosemary Rowe's Libertus series for many years and The Ides of June, the sixteenth, does not disappoint.--Kate A, reviewer<br>

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