Murder in the Forum: A captivating crime thriller from the Roman Empire (Libertus Mystery Series)

by RosemaryRowe (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.29

  A mystery of Roman Britain, featuring the on-going sleuth, pavement-maker and freedman Libertus, who is resident in Glevum (Roman Gloucester), a city of rich Roman aristocrats, well-armed Roman soldiers and native and foreign freedmen and slaves. Once again Libertus is enmeshed in the murky politicking and scheming of wealthy Romans and the impact of their presence on the local and slave communities. And his own life will be endangered before he can bring the guilty parties to justice.

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.29

  Perennis Felix, favourite of the Roman Emperor and would-be enemy of all, arrives in Roman Britain. In the interest of self-preservation a feast is organised in his honour. But the festivities come to a halt when Felix appears to choke on a nut and dies in front of the stunned gathering. Is it murder?