Name: Dark Omens

Author: Rosemary Rowe
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9781847514905
1847514901
Libertus accepts a contract to install a pavement for Genialis, a self-important citizen from a nearby town, in the house of the customer's intended but unwilling and young bride, Silvia. However, the winter is exceptionally severe, and although the mosaic is laid in time to earn the promised bonus, Genialis goes missing in the snow before payment can be made.

Meanwhile, at an important feast, the sacrifice is spoiled as an aged priest lets go of the sacrificial ram - and when news arrives that the Emperor is dead, it seems that these dark omens are being realised. The subsequent discovery of not one, but two mutilated corpses only adds to this. Who holds the answer to the mysteries? Everyone had motive; Libertus attempts to solve the mystery against a backdrop of superstitious fear of auguries, and public riots following the confirmation of the Emperor's death.
This book is part of the "Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain" series. Here are some other books from this series:
"A Roman Ransom"
First published in 2006
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"Enemies of the Empire"
First published in 2005
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"The Ghosts of Glevum"
First published in 2004
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"The Legatus Mystery"
First published in 2003
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"The Chariots of Calyx"
First published in 2002
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"A Pattern of Blood"
First published in 2000
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"The Germanicus Mosaic"
First published in 1999
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"A Coin for the Ferryman"
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"A Whispering of Spies"
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"The Vestal Vanishes"
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