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Perhaps the finest installment yet in Rowe's excellent historical-mystery series, A Dreadful Destiny boasts colorful characters, rich historical detail, taut suspense, and a deeply moving conclusion * <b>Booklist Starred Review</b> of <b>A Dreadful Destiny</b> * Exceptional ... Rowe's mastery of the period enable her to provide a vivid backdrop, and the riveting plot delivers more than one emotional gut punch. Readers who miss Steven Saylor's Gordianus whodunits will be pleased * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>A Dreadful Destiny</b> * This installment in Rowe's long-running series produces a major surprise that promises an interesting future for her hero * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>A Dreadful Destiny</b> * Surpasses her own high standard . a welcome complement to Ruth Downie's Medicus mysteries * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>A Prisoner of Privilege</b> * Meticulously researched historical details, well-drawn characters, and a clever plot, will keep even the most seasoned reader guessing * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>A Prisoner of Privilege</b> * Superb ... Rowe perfectly balances character and plot * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>The Price of Freedom</b> * Fine period detail, nicely rounded characters, light humor, and a clever plot make for an excellent read * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Price of Freedom</b> * 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 * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Ides of June</b> *

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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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