Back we go to ancient days of the Roman Empire. It’s a heady time when the reach of the Legions of Rome cover the known world. The setting is Britain where the quarrelsome tribes of the island have been largely subjugated. But now there appears to be an unusual level of unrest in the land. Author...
In late December 95 AD, Roman settlers in Britannia are preparing to celebrate Saturnalia. Innkeeper Aurelia Marcella's plans for a peaceful holiday are shattered when her brother brings bad news. An enemy in Rome is trying to destroy her family by spreading rumours that they are plotting against...
It had a sitting-room attached, with cheerful red walls and scenes of distant hillsides painted in the panels, and it had a glazed window and a door which led out onto our personal garden. “In case you feel like taking a stroll later,” I said to him. “Or need to come and go unobserved,” he agreed...
“Find someone reliable to guard Jovina’s tent. Then look for Trebonius, but don’t waste much time on it, because we need to move fast. If you can’t find him, use my authority. Eurytus has agreed I can handle this until Trebonius turns up.”“Right.”“Keep everyone here who hasn’t left yet. Get them ...
Quintus asked. “Yet before you met her, you had her singled out as the killer.” “I know. I was surprised myself, but I do like her, and I think I also trust her. But as you said yourself, she’s not an easy person to get to know. She’s intelligent, and she’s aware her posit...