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Skullduggery and scheming in Ancient Rome on the eve of Caesar's assassination.
Historical thriller set in Ancient Rome. In 45 BC, Julius Caesar is at the height of his power. Lucius Scaurus, the young, good-looking fiancé of a high-society girl is poisoned at the couple's own pre-wedding banquet. In the trial that follows, Roman society is shocked when the girl's mother, Helvia, is accused of not only of murder, but of incest. Cicero comes to Helvia's defence, but the killer's identity remains a mystery until the final twist – or two.
Skullduggery and scheming in Ancient Rome on the eve of Caesar's assassination.
Historical thriller set in Ancient Rome. In 45 BC, Julius Caesar is at the height of his power. Lucius Scaurus, the...
Skullduggery and scheming in Ancient Rome on the eve of Caesar's assassination.
Historical thriller set in Ancient Rome. In 45 BC, Julius Caesar is at the height of his power. Lucius Scaurus, the young, good-looking fiancé of a high-society girl is poisoned at the couple's own pre-wedding banquet. In the trial that follows, Roman society is shocked when the girl's mother, Helvia, is accused of not only of murder, but of incest. Cicero comes to Helvia's defence, but the killer's identity remains a mystery until the final twist – or two.
A good historical mystery, well written and entertaining. I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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I had such a fun time reading this, who doesn't love a murder-mystery in ancient Rome. It felt like a really good movie, I loved every minute of reading this.
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A good historical mystery, well written and entertaining. I look forward to reading other books by this author.
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Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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I had such a fun time reading this, who doesn't love a murder-mystery in ancient Rome. It felt like a really good movie, I loved every minute of reading this.
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