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But as the ground is being cleared for the young couple’s first roundhouse, their happiness is threatened by a terrible omen: the gruesome discovery of a corpse, hastily concealed in a shallow grave. Who is it? And, more importantly, who will go to any lengths to cover up their heinous crime? Determined to solve the mystery before the impending nuptials, Junio joins his mentor Libertus in trying to piece together a truly masterful mosaic of murder.... Rosemary Rowe’s clever whodunits continue to delight fans of historical crime, with Libertus and Junio proving a formidable and popular detective team.
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Roman Britain, AD 189, every slave knows his lot in life depends solely
on the morals — or lack of morals — of his master. Fortunately for
one young Glevum slave, Junio, his owner, former slave turned
pavement-maker Libertus, believes heartily in rewarding years of loyalty
and service. Junio is to be granted his freedom in an elaborate ceremony
at the Basilica Law Court. And what better moment than the manumission
to announce the lad’s engagement?