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A stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange
events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical
mystery set in 2nd century Britain. Late summer, CE 198. With
Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, and
with rebel Celts still actively opposing Roman rule, tension
remains as Caesar turns his attention to stamping out all remaining
threats to his authority. Junio, Libertus's adopted son, tries to
be inconspicuous and focus on his workshop and growing family. This
becomes difficult when Libertus's patron, Marcus Septimus, seeks
Junio's advice about a valuable cloak-clasp which has disappeared -
together with the jeweller who was repairing it. Unwillingly
dragged into investigating this, Junio finds himself faced with a
string of murders, betrayal and revenge, and his own small son in
dreadful jeopardy! What secret was the missing jeweller hiding?
What danger lurks in the ill-omened cave? And what part does the
mysterious Celtic visitor who suddenly appears play in this tale of
treachery?
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 . . .
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 . . .
The arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells
trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd
century Britain. On a misty day in February, CE 194, Libertus,
pavement maker by trade and now reluctant councillor, is summoned
to meet his patron at the local public baths. Marcus Septimus is
concerned because a distant cousin from Rome has announced his
impending arrival and Marcus is convinced he is a spy for the
Emperor Severus, despatched to Glevum to investigate reports of an
'act of treason.' Meanwhile, Libertus has concerns of his own. The
local money-lender has been seeking his counsel, but before they
can meet, a violent and untimely death occurs . and before long
Libertus finds himself a prisoner of his new-found rank, fighting
for the truth amidst accusations of treason and murder
The arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells
trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd
century Britain. On a misty day in February, CE 194, Libertus,
pavement maker by trade and now reluctant councillor, is summoned
to meet his patron at the local public baths. Marcus Septimus is
concerned because a distant cousin from Rome has announced his
impending arrival and Marcus is convinced he is a spy for the
Emperor Severus, despatched to Glevum to investigate reports of an
'act of treason.' Meanwhile, Libertus has concerns of his own. The
local money-lender has been seeking his counsel, but before they
can meet, a violent and untimely death occurs . and before long
Libertus finds himself a prisoner of his new-found rank, fighting
for the truth amidst accusations of treason and murder
Libertus accepts a contract to install a pavement for Genialis, a
self-important citizen from a nearby town, in the house of the
customer's intended but unwilling and young bride, Silvia. However,
the winter is exceptionally severe, and although the mosaic is laid
in time to earn the promised bonus, Genialis goes missing in the
snow before payment can be made.
Meanwhile, at an important feast, the sacrifice is spoiled as an
aged priest lets go of the sacrificial ram and when news arrives
that the Emperor is dead, it seems that these dark omens are being
realised. The subsequent discovery of not one, but two mutilated
corpses only adds to this. Who holds the answer to the mysteries?
Everyone had motive; Libertus attempts to solve the mystery against
a backdrop of superstitious fear of auguries, and public riots
following the confirmation of the Emperor's death."
"A compelling new mystery for Libertus, set against the backdrop of
the Roman Empire in turmoil and fighting for its survival . . ."
Libertus is passing the villa of his patron, Marcus Septimus
Aurelius, when he sees an elaborate travelling carriage which has
pulled up outside and is now blocking the road. Recognising that
this may be an important visitor, Libertus approaches the carriage,
intending to explain that Marcus is away, gone to Rome to visit his
old friend Pertinax, who has recently been installed as Emperor.
However, for his efforts, Libertus instead receives a torrent of
abuse and the carriage-driver almost runs him down as he departs.
Libertus is badly shaken, but goes back to the villa the next day
to find out why there was no gate-keeper in evidence to deal with
the stranger. There he finds a gruesome discovery: the man is dead
and hanging in his hut, and none of the other house-slaves are to
be found. Worse things are to follow as news arrives from Rome
which will turn the lives, not only of Libertus and his family, but
the whole Empire upside down . . .
A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain The marriage of a former vestal
virgin is always an important event, so the anticipated arrival of
such a bride in Glevum is the excuse for an even more lavish
banquet than usual on the Emperor's birthday feast. However, when
Audelia's covered carriage finally arrives, the lady in question is
nowhere to be found. Libertus investigates and makes a gruesome
discovery, suggesting that Druid rebels may have been involved. But
when another lady disappears, Libertus finds himself in a race
against time to ensure the safety of the vanishing vestals.
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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 . . .
Having been inveigled into standing for the local curia,
responsible for the submission of all local tax, Libertus discovers
that any shortfall must be made good by the councillors themselves.
So when news arrives that a tax-collector from a nearby outpost has
committed suicide, having gambled everything away, Libertus is
despatched to make enquiries, in the hope of recovering at least
some of the missing revenue. He has also been asked to attend a
wedding, in place of his patron, who is expecting a visit from an
Imperial Legate. But the assignment which should have seen Libertus
for once treated as an honoured guest begins to take grisly and
unexpected turns. As he pieces together the unlikely truth,
Libertus finds himself in mortal danger. Freedom, in all forms, is
only relative - but there is a high price for it, sometimes paid in
blood .
An astonishing new order has usurped power in Rome and the
reverberations are reaching even to Glevum, where the legion is
preparing to depart. Libertus's wealthy patron, until recently one
of the most influential men in the Empire, finds himself not only
deprived of the privilege and protection he had previously enjoyed,
but under actual threat both from the political establishment in
Rome and from an anonymous and vindictive enemy much closer to
home. The murder of another councillor, similarly placed, makes the
matter urgent. Libertus, whose humbler status affords obscurity, is
charged with spiriting Marcus's young family away to a place of
safety. But his task will bring problems of its own, as Libertus
uncovers a grisly secret and an ancient crime - with ramifications
stretching to the present day.
An astonishing new order has usurped power in Rome and the
reverberations are reaching even to Glevum, where the legion is
preparing to depart. Libertus's wealthy patron, until recently one
of the most influential men in the Empire, finds himself not only
deprived of the privilege and protection he had previously enjoyed,
but under actual threat both from the political establishment in
Rome and from an anonymous and vindictive enemy much closer to
home. The murder of another councillor, similarly placed, makes the
matter urgent. Libertus, whose humbler status affords obscurity, is
charged with spiriting Marcus's young family away to a place of
safety. But his task will bring problems of its own, as Libertus
uncovers a grisly secret and an ancient crime - with ramifications
stretching to the present day.
A compelling new mystery for Libertus, set against the backdrop of
the Roman Empire in turmoil and fighting for its survival . . .
Libertus is passing the villa of his patron, Marcus Septimus
Aurelius, when he sees an elaborate travelling carriage which has
pulled up outside and is now blocking the road. Recognising that
this may be an important visitor, Libertus approaches the carriage,
intending to explain that Marcus is away, gone to Rome to visit his
old friend Pertinax, who has recently been installed as Emperor.
However, for his efforts, Libertus instead receives a torrent of
abuse and the carriage-driver almost runs him down as he departs.
Libertus is badly shaken, but goes back to the villa the next day
to find out why there was no gate-keeper in evidence to deal with
the stranger. There he finds a gruesome discovery: the man is dead
and hanging in his hut, and none of the other house-slaves are to
be found. Worse things are to follow as news arrives from Rome
which will turn the lives, not only of Libertus and his family, but
the whole Empire upside down . .
Libertus accepts a contract to install a pavement for Genialis, a
self-important citizen from a nearby town, in the house of the
customer's intended but unwilling and young bride, Silvia. However,
the winter is exceptionally severe, and although the mosaic is laid
in time to earn the promised bonus, Genialis goes missing in the
snow before payment can be made.
Meanwhile, at an important feast, the sacrifice is spoiled as an
aged priest lets go of the sacrificial ram and when news arrives
that the Emperor is dead, it seems that these dark omens are being
realised. The subsequent discovery of not one, but two mutilated
corpses only adds to this. Who holds the answer to the mysteries?
Everyone had motive; Libertus attempts to solve the mystery against
a backdrop of superstitious fear of auguries, and public riots
following the confirmation of the Emperor's death."
"A gruesome discovery leads Libertus on a dangerous quest ...-
"Wealthy Volus, ex-lictor to the Imperial Governor of Gaul, is
retiring to the town of Glevum. Libertus is sent to his new
apartment, where he is informed that one of the ex-lictor's
treasure carts has been intercepted, the guards and horses brutally
butchered. When his actions are misinterpreted by a network of
spies, Libertus is suspected of involvement in the massacre and
marched to the garrison to await trial. But after daringly
escaping, Libertus embarks on a dangerous quest to discover the
truth ...
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