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“This is a really fun and lively historical mystery novel. The detective character is similar in some ways to a 20th century wise-cracking, streetwise noir-style private eye, but the setting is 1st century Rome… The historical detail is very well researched and the author has not fallen into the trap of trying to give characters contemporary sensibilities.” Read more...
Tuva Kahrs, Five Books Editor
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