![]() Although the world is not quite as immersive as Falco’s (perhaps because of the limited scope of a novella), I’m looking forward to exploring more of this series to see what the full-length novels are like. The mystery was well-done, containing enough red herrings and foreshadowing to make a satisfying tale. She is married with two sons and lives in Devon, England. British-born Tilla charms with her clever ways of getting around Ruso’s express dictates, her terrible cart-driving skills, and her sympathetic heart. Ruth Downie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Medicus, as well as Terra Incognita, Persona Non Grata, Caveat Emptor, Semper Fidelis, Tabula Rasa, and Vita Brevis. ![]() The characters are convincing, particularly the much-put-upon Ruso. ![]() I have not read the eight books leading up to this novella, but since this one was free on Kindle Unlimited (and since I love Lindsey Davis’ Falco series, also about a Roman gumshoe), I decided to give it a whirl. Can Ruso use his medical skills and powers of deduction to pin the crime on another suspect, or will he be more successful in disencumbering Flora from her dubious relationship? Little sister Flora’s boyfriend, a freeman and wheelwright, has been accused of murdering his aristocratic half-brother, and Flora is beside herself to rescue him from execution. Altogether, I assessed the book as “delightful” and immediately checked out the next installment.When Ruso and his wife Tilla head home to the old farm in southern Gaul, they aren’t expecting to arrive in the middle of a family crisis. Arrives by Sat, Feb 18 Buy Medicus: A Novel of the Roman Empire The Medicus Series, 1, Pre-Owned Hardcover 1596912316 9781596912311 Ruth Downie at. What she ascertained about ancient medical practices was especially illuminating and rewarding to learn.Įvaluation: I didn’t like the curmudgeonly Ruso much at first, but found, like Tilla did, that he kind of grows on you after awhile. Meanwhile, Ruso manages to solve the murders, locate (sort of by accident) the culprit, and figure out what to do about Tilla.Īn Afterword by the author explains that she didn’t have much historical data to go on, but availed herself of what research she could, and applied her imagination for the rest of it. But Ruso, who tries to civilize her in a “My Fair Lady” way, also grows accustomed to her face. Far from being grateful, Tilla is way more assertive than a slave should be, and vexing to no end. The girl speaks only some Latin, and won’t give Ruso her name, so he ends up calling her Tilla. As a doctor and a humanist he couldn’t let that stand. Ruth Downie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Medicus, Terra Incognita, Persona Non Grata, and Caveat Emptor. She was a slave who was injured, and it was clear her owner had no intent of getting her healed. ![]() Ruso ends up taking on one of these Brigantes (or “natives” as the Romans call them) as a housemaid after he impulsively buys her. Tabula Rasa: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire (Gaius Petreius Ruso Series Book 6) (English Edition) eBook : Downie, Ruth: : Kindle Store. It was built as part of the Roman army’s advance north against the Brigantes, Celtic Britons who in pre-Roman times controlled the largest section of what would become Northern England. With a gift for comic timing and historic detail, Ruth Downie has conjured an ancient world as raucous and real as our own and a hero readers will root for through every adventure. PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9781596914278 BY (AUTHOR) Downie, Ruth PUBLISHER. Roman Army medic Gaius Petreius Ruso has just been stationed in Deva in Britannia and immediately finds himself involved, albeit very reluctantly, with investigating the matter of some young girls who have been murdered.ĭeva historically was a legionary fortress and town in the Roman province of Britannia on the site of the modern city of Chester. I was looking for a new historical crime fiction series and was pleased to discover this one set in the Ancient Roman Empire.
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