{"product_id":"a-prisoner-of-privilege-18-a-libertus-mystery-of-roman-britain-18-9780727888907","title":"A Prisoner of Privilege 18 A Libertus Mystery of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRowe''s 18th series whodunit surpasses her own high standard . Rowe''s series remains a welcome complement to Ruth Downie''s Medicus mysteries, which provide a different perspective on Roman Britain \u003c\/i\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a misty day in February, CE 194, Libertus, pavement maker by trade and now reluctant councillor, is summoned to meet his patron at the local public baths. Marcus Septimus is concerned because a distant cousin from Rome has announced his impending arrival and Marcus is convinced he is a spy for the Emperor Severus, despatched to Glevum to investigate reports of an ''act of treason.''\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Libertus has concerns of his own. The local money-lender has been seeking his counsel, but before they can meet, a violent and untimely death occurs .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canongate Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404131213655,"sku":"9780727888907","price":19.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-prisoner-of-privilege-18-a-libertus-mystery-of-roman-britain-18-9780727888907","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}