Dark omens
By: Rosemary Rowe
Edition: First large print edition.
Series: Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain
Publisher: Severn House Large Print
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780727896889
Subjects: Libertus (Fictitious character : Rowe); Fiction; Romans; Slaves; History; Large type books; Romains; Romans, nouvelles; Esclaves; Histoire; Livres en gros caractères; Large print books
Description: Libertus accepts a contract to install a pavement for Genialis, a self-important citizen from a nearby town, in the house of the customer's intended but unwilling and young bride, Silvia. However, the winter is exceptionally severe, and although the mosaic is laid in time to earn the promised bonus, Genialis goes missing in the snow before payment can be made. Meanwhile, at an important feast, the sacrifice is spoiled as an aged priest lets go of the sacrificial ram - and when news arrives that the Emperor is dead, it seems that these dark omens are being realised. The subsequent discovery of not one, but two mutilated corpses only adds to this.