The Chariots Of Calyx: Transport yourself to Roman Britain in this gripping mystery - Brossura

Rowe, Rosemary

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ISBN 10: 0747265194 ISBN 13: 9780747265191

Casa editrice: Headline Book Pub Ltd, 2002

Riassunto

Libertus is in Londinium, at the invitation of the Roman Governor, when news arrives of the brutal murder of Caius Monnius, the city's chief corn-officer. Still reeling from the shock of catching sight of the wife he lost to slavery 20 years earlier, only to lose her again, the ever-inquisitive Libertus is, for once, uninterested in unmasking the murderer. But when the Roman Governor asks you to investigate, you can't say no. The dead man's mother is convinced that the truth behind the killing lies with Fortunatus, a celebrated charioteer with whom Monnius' wife was having an affair. But with the discovery of a second corpse, it soon becomes clear that this case is more complex—and more sinister—than anyone ever expected.

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Recensione:

'Well-researched and eminently readable...Readers can enjoy the plot and soak up facts about Roman life and language' South Wales Argus (South Wales Argus)

'The Libertus novels are now on a par with Lindsey Davis' Falco series and are among the best of the British historical detectives. The characters are well formed and the plots leave you guessing while giving you enough hints and clues to grip your attention' Gloucestershire Life (Gloucestershire Life)

'Rowe, a distinguished academic, excels at drawing the reader into second-century Roman Britain, effortlessly inserting historical context as well as clues. Her sympathetic hero will engage mystery fans and readers of the classics alike' Publishers Weekly (Publishers Weekly)

'This exciting and adventurous historical...will appeal to Stephen Saylor fans' Library Journal (Library Journal)

Descrizione del libro:

The reissue of the fourth novel in Rosemary Rowe's highly acclaimed Libertus series. 'A cracking tale with a fast-moving plot' CONN IGGULDEN

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• Editore: Headline Book Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0747265194
• ISBN 13: 9780747265191
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 288