A Whispering of Spies: Book summary and reviews of A Whispering of Spies by Rosemary Rowe

A Whispering of Spies Summary

Wealthy Volus, ex-lictor to the Imperial Governor of Gaul, is retiring to the town of Glevum. Libertus is sent to his new apartment, where he is informed that one of the ex-lictor's treasure carts has been intercepted, the guards and horses brutally butchered. When his actions are misinterpreted by a network of spies, Libertus is suspected of involvement in the massacre and marched to the garrison to await trial. But after daringly escaping, Libertus embarks on a dangerous quest to discover the truth...

A Whispering of Spies Reviews

"Starred Review. Clever plot shifts and fully realized characters distinguish Rowe's 13th second-century Roman Britain mystery... Rowe offers one of her most ingenious solutions." - Publishers Weekly

"Rowe's excellent Libertus of Roman Britain series features all the ingredients historical-mystery fans are likely to want: meaty plots, authentic detail, realistic period ambience, and a genuinely likable hero." - Booklist

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Rosemary Rowe is the author of the Libertus Mystery series. She has also written more than a dozen bestselling textbooks as Rosemary Aitken. Visit her online at www.rosemary-aitken.co.uk.