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Murder Imperial (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 1): A novel of political intrigue in Ancient Rome
Paul Doherty
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Description for Murder Imperial (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 1): A novel of political intrigue in Ancient Rome
Paperback. The gripping first novel of political intrigue in the series set in Ancient Rome and featuring the imperial spy Claudia Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FF; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
313 AD. Under the rule of Emperor Constantine, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past. In order to consolidate his control and under the guidance of his mother Helena, Constantine plans to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. But his loyalties are brought into question when three courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite - a guild Constantine himself frequents - are found dead. All three bodies have crosses etched on their foreheads and each cheek. Aiming to protect her son's future, Helena calls upon the service of an 'agente in rebus politicis' - or ... Read more
313 AD. Under the rule of Emperor Constantine, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past. In order to consolidate his control and under the guidance of his mother Helena, Constantine plans to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. But his loyalties are brought into question when three courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite - a guild Constantine himself frequents - are found dead. All three bodies have crosses etched on their foreheads and each cheek. Aiming to protect her son's future, Helena calls upon the service of an 'agente in rebus politicis' - or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
204g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747260776
SKU
V9780747260776
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About Paul Doherty
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.
Reviews for Murder Imperial (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 1): A novel of political intrigue in Ancient Rome
Praise for Paul Doherty's other novels: 'I really like these medieval whodunnits
Bookseller
A romping good read
Time Out
Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining
CADS 20
This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller
Huddersfield Daily Examiner
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Bookseller
A romping good read
Time Out
Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining
CADS 20
This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller
Huddersfield Daily Examiner
... Read more