- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (11 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747222622
- ISBN-13: 978-0747222620
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 639,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The story is agreeably written, gets on briskly with its plot, and ends with a highly satisfactory double-take solution' (Gerald Kaufman, Scotsman )
'A traditional country-house mystery translated to the Roman world - even featuring the mandatory body in the bibliotheca... There are charming details about innocent life on the fringes of empire' (Independent )
'A witty, readable crime novel' (Cornishman )
'Demonstrates Rowe's pithy command of the Roman sleuth genre... A considerable achievement' (The Times ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'A traditional country-house mystery translated to the Roman world - even featuring the mandatory body in the bibliotheca... There are charming details about innocent life on the fringes of empire' (Independent )
'A witty, readable crime novel' (Cornishman )
'Demonstrates Rowe's pithy command of the Roman sleuth genre... A considerable achievement' (The Times ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Times
'Demonstrates Rowe's pithy command of the Roman sleuth genre... A considerable achievement'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the elements with which I was most impressed was that the solution to the mystery depended upon contemporary details - it isn't a mystery that simply have the dates changed and be transformed into a 20th century novel A terrific accomplishment.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Longinus Flavius Libertus is not Marcus Didius Falco but has a softer cynicism and whimsical humour which make him an equally attractive hero. The Libertus series by Rosemary Rowe are entertaining reads with enough twists and doubts to keep even the hardiest crime buff guessing. The settings feel well researched and paint a satisfyingly real picture or Roman Britain. A little slow paced in places but overall worth a try for anyone interested in historical fiction.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just read this (and the sequel) inside a week. I couldn't put it down. A really clever take on the historic novel - seeing the Roman world through a 'British' Celt's eyes really draws you into an unfamiliar world. I can't wait for the next one.
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Intricate patterns
186 AD, Britain is the northernmost province of the Roman Empire, the British tribes have settled into a peaceful co-existence with the Roman conquerors. Read more
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A great read
I read all kinds of historic fiction and "history mysteries". This is quite a promising start. Read more
Published on 18 April 2001
kept me reading until 4 am.
I thoroughly enjoyed this - a crime story with a difference. A friend passed it to me, and I couldn't put it down.
Published on 17 Oct 1999
Refreshingly different
I found this book witty and informative as well as being a whodunnit.A long way from the Lindsay Davis school, but charming and clever, with a fascinating description of life in... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 1999
A good historical read
This is an interesting picture of the Romano-British world, linked with an interesting puzzle - which I certainly didn't guess. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1999
A good historical read
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Published on 5 Sep 1999
A satisfying read
An intriguing detective novel, with an unusual and interesting setting and a humorous touch. Recommended.
Published on 17 July 1999
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