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Review by Chrissi (310701) Rating (8/10) Review
by Chrissi Rather than have her own secrets brought out, in which case she would lose everything, she sets about investigating the crimes. The men that are being bumped off are also, like her husband, of the upper classes of Rome's citizens, and this causes an investigation by the roman authorities, namely Marcus Orbilio, a distinguished ex-soldier with an eye on political advancement. They pit their wits against each other, and while Claudia tries to brazen out the situation in the face of his investigation, Orbilio becomes rather besotted with her. Written with great detail, Claudia is a thoroughly modern woman, taking responsibility for her own actions and situation, she is a character that you could empathise with, while sometimes you want to shake her and tell her that she is being headstrong. Great
holiday reading, for definite. |
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