[Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain 08] • A Roman Ransom

**A thrilling glimpse of life in Roman Britain...**

**A bedbound Libertus is faced with one of his toughest dilemmas yet, involving a dangerous ransom note. *A Roman Ransom *is the perfect read for fans of David Wishart and Lindsey Davis.**

'It's a humdinger of a plot with more twists and turns than a spiral staircase' - *Northern Echo *

Glevum, AD 188. Lying in his sick bed, weak and disoriented, Libertus is strictly forbidden visitors. But when Marcus Septimus forces his way in, desperate to speak to the pavement-maker, Libertus knows that something is seriously wrong. Marcus's beloved wife Julia and their baby son have disappeared without a trace. And now a ransom note has arrived, wrapped in the hem of Julia's stola: unless Marcus uses his power to release a certain political prisoner, he will never see his family alive again. Libertus is well aware of Marcus's dilemma: give in to the kidnappers and sacrifice his reputation for being fair and unmoved by bribery, or stand firm and provoke unimaginable consequences. But Libertus has also made a powerful enemy. How can he help his patron - and himself - this time?

**What readers are saying about *A Roman Ransom* **

'Rowe **captures a genuine atmosphere** in a way unequalled by almost any other author of the Roman period'

'**Another fine addition to the Libertus series**'

'Rosemary Rowe is **unsurpassed in creating a picture of Roman Britain**'