Description
When medicus Gaius Petreius Ruso and his wife, Tilla, find themselves drawn into a dangerous investigation in the heart of the Roman Empire, they must navigate a world where political power, personal ambition, and ancient grudges are closely intertwined. What begins as a troubling mystery soon exposes tensions reaching from the streets of Rome into the highest levels of society. Blending meticulous historical detail with sharp wit, atmospheric suspense, and the compelling partnership at its center, this novel explores justice, loyalty, and the precarious nature of life in imperial Rome.
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paperback
Bloomsbury USA
Published Jan 1, 2016
ISBN: 9781620409589
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Vita Brevis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire by Ruth Downie.