A Pattern of Blood (Libertus Mystery Series) - Softcover

Rowe, Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0747261024 ISBN 13: 9780747261025

Publisher: Headline Book Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

Libertus witnesses the stabbing of Quintus Ulpius, a wealthy decurion—but he is not fatally wounded. Libertus is commanded by his wealthy patron Marcus to investigate the attack, but Quintus is soon found dead. When one of his enemies is found with blood stains on his toga, for Marcus the case is closed. But Libertus thinks otherwise.

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About the Author

Rosemary Rowe is the pseudonym of an author who has successfully published novels in another genre. Born in Cornwall, she lived for twenty years in New Zealand. A highly qualified academic, she has written more than a dozen best-selling text-books as Rosemary Aitken.

From AudioFile

When Quintus Upius, a wealthy Roman, is found fatally stabbed in his own home, Libertus, a pavement-maker and esteemed solver of mysteries, is ordered by his wealthy benefactor to look into the matter. Suspects are numerous, and there is no lack of political intrigue. Without the benefit of modern investigative techniques, this second-century mystery must be solved with old-fashioned detective work and deduction. Ric Jerrom's clipped British accent and crisp delivery aptly suit the time and place of this story. Class distinctions are clear among the characters, with several high-ranking characters portrayed with an accelerated pitch and a haughty, impatient manner. This is the second in a series but stands on its own. F.L.F. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747261024
• ISBN 13: 9780747261025
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284