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The gripping, masterfully executed historical thriller set in Ancient Rome

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'Freisenbruch deftly intertwines her plot with the politics of the late republic... and the layers of life, crime and grime in that most fascinating of cities... I look forward to Hortensia’s next adventures' The Times


'Stunning… a riveting tale. Highly recommended!' Alison Weir, bestselling author of Katherine of Aragon


'Brilliant... an enthralling and convincing imagining of Ancient Rome' Harry Sidebottom, bestselling author of the Throne of the Caesars series


'Annelise Freisenbruch's Hortensia is a delight - passionate, articulate, fallible and, better still, inspired by a real woman' Ruth Downie, author of the bestselling Medicus series


'An exciting journey' Margaret George, bestselling author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra

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      Publisher Duckworth Books
      Published 10 August 2017
      ISBN-13 9780715652206
      978-0715652206
      ISBN-10 0715652206
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      Roman religion and mythology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The gripping, masterfully executed historical thriller set in Ancient Rome

      Trade Review

      'Freisenbruch deftly intertwines her plot with the politics of the late republic... and the layers of life, crime and grime in that most fascinating of cities... I look forward to Hortensia’s next adventures' The Times


      'Stunning… a riveting tale. Highly recommended!' Alison Weir, bestselling author of Katherine of Aragon


      'Brilliant... an enthralling and convincing imagining of Ancient Rome' Harry Sidebottom, bestselling author of the Throne of the Caesars series


      'Annelise Freisenbruch's Hortensia is a delight - passionate, articulate, fallible and, better still, inspired by a real woman' Ruth Downie, author of the bestselling Medicus series


      'An exciting journey' Margaret George, bestselling author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra

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