Enemies of the Empire (Libertus Mystery Series) - Softcover

Rowe, Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0755305191 ISBN 13: 9780755305193

Publisher: Headline Book Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

A three-day journey to the forested outskirts of the Empire is the last thing Libertus wants to make. Not only are there wolves and bears, but Celtic rebels may well regard the lone coach as fair game. But when Marcus Septimus asks Libertus to join him on official business, he knows he can't refuse his benevolent patron. En route to the garrison town of Isca, they stop at Venta—a simmering cauldron of social unrest where the Silures tribe, loyal to the memory of former chief Caractacus, seethes under Roman occupation. In the busy market square, Libertus is shocked by the glimpse of a familiar face. His pursuit of the figure leads him down a treacherous path and, before he knows it, into a murky world of racketeering, treason, and murder.

About this title

From the Publisher:

For those who like their crime clad in a toga, this cunningly drawn series set in 2nd-century Roman Britain will satisfy indeed. Rich in intriguing and authentic historical detail, and featuring the investigative exploits of Libertus—former slave and amateur sleuth—this is ancient history with a murderous twist.

About the Author:

Rosemary Rowe is the maiden name of author Rosemary Aitken who has successfully published novels in another genre. Born in Cornwall, she lived for twenty years in New Zealand. A highly qualified academic, she has written more than a dozen bestselling text-books as Rosemary Aitken.

About this edition

• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0755305191
• ISBN 13: 9780755305193
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 308