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An unwelcome proposal of marriage has far-reaching repercussions in this skilfully plotted historical mystery. April, CE 194. The tensions in the civil-war-torn Empire have come to Glevum now. Libertus's patron, Marcus Septimus, has received a letter from Druscilla Livia, a widowed cousin of his wife, seeking his protection. She has received an offer of marriage from a powerful Roman Senator, Hortius Valens, a man of cruel and unusual tastes, and she is in no position to refuse. She has run away . . . with Hortius in hot pursuit. This puts Marcus in a dangerous dilemma. If he accepts Druscilla as his ward and prevents the wedding, he offends not only her prospective groom, but also the Provincial Governor to whom Hortius is related. But if he returns Druscilla to the Senator, he offends another of her kinswomen - the Empress herself. Once again, Marcus turns to Libertus for help. But Libertus has worries of his own. His wife Gwellia has an injured foot, which is now infected and could cost her life. But when one of his own slaves is brutally killed he realizes how perilous the situation has become. Resolving to help Druscilla, he concocts an ingenious plan. But in defying the Senator, Libertus is making a powerful enemy. And even the best-laid plans can go disastrously awry . . .

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A clever plot - with wry humor, suspense, and intriguing descriptions of life in ancient Britain - plus a remarkable hero make this a superb read for historical-mystery buffs-- Booklist on The Ides of June 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 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

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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.

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