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The Germanicus Mosaic (A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain) (Paperback)

by Rosemary Rowe (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (9 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747261016
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747261018
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 234,755 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gerald Kaufman, Scotsman
'The story is agreeably written, gets on briskly with its plot, and ends with a highly satisfactory double-take solution'

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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 )

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5.0 out of 5 stars shows an unusually keen understanding of the period., 12 Jun 2000
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Intricate patterns, 15 Nov 2004
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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.

Libertus the main character of the book is a freedman who lives in Glevum, (modern day Gloucester). By trade he is pavement maker or mosaic artist. By inclination he is a sleuth who is usually called upon to help his patron Marcus. A body is found in a nearby villa and is identified as that of a retired centurion. Libertus is called in by his patron to help solve the murder. . . At the same time Libertus is trying to seek out his wife from whom he was separated while he was a slave.
My kind of book, not much more to say.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Falco but..., 11 Oct 2004
This review is from: The Germanicus Mosaic (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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
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... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
I read all kinds of historic fiction and "history mysteries". This is quite a promising start. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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4.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying read
An intriguing detective novel, with an unusual and interesting setting and a humorous touch. Recommended.
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