The Rewards of Treachery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781448308330)

A stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.

"A mastery of period detail matches the engrossing plot . . . Brilliant " Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Late summer, CE 198. With Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, and with rebel Celts still actively opposing Roman rule, tension remains as Caesar turns his attention to stamping out all remaining threats to his authority.

Junio, Libertus's adopted son, tries to be inconspicuous and focus on his workshop and growing family. This becomes difficult when Libertus's patron, Marcus Septimus, seeks Junio's advice about a valuable cloak-clasp which has disappeared - together with the jeweller who was repairing it.

Unwillingly dragged into investigating this, Junio finds himself faced with a string of murders, betrayal and revenge, and his own small son in dreadful jeopardy! What secret was the missing jeweller hiding? What danger lurks in the ill-omened cave? And what part does the mysterious Celtic visitor who suddenly appears play in this tale of treachery?

Author: Rosemary Rowe
ISBN-10: 144830833X
ISBN-13: 9781448308330
Publisher: Severn House
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/27/2023
Booklist 03/01/2023 pg. 31
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2023