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Persona Non Grata

A Novel of the Roman Empire

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Persona Non Grata

By: Ruth Downie
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Summary

 At long last, Gaius Petreius Ruso and his companion, Tilla, are headed home - to Gaul. Having received a note consisting only of the words "COME HOME!" Ruso has (reluctantly, of course) pulled up stakes and brought Tilla to meet his family. But the reception there is not what Ruso has hoped for: no one will admit to sending for him, and his brother Lucius is hoping he'll leave.

With Tilla getting icy greetings from his relatives, Lucius's brother-in-law mysteriously drowned at sea, and the whole Ruso family teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, it's hard to imagine an unhappier reunion. That is, until Severus, the family's chief creditor, winds up dead, and the real trouble begins.

Engrossing, intricate, and - as always - wonderfully comic, Ruth Downie's latest is a brilliant new installment in this irresistible series. This is everything we've come to expect from our charming, luckless hero.

©2009 Ruth Downie (P)2009 Tantor Historical Mystery Fiction
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Critic reviews

"This lively sequel to Medicus and Terra Incognita continues Downie's delightful historical series.... Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)
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splendid next in series, thoroughly enjoyable, light and clever with well defined and written characters. excellent narration by Simon Vance, as always

enjoyable story & excellent narration

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I love the world of Ruso and Tilla. immediately absorbed in this latest adventure. off to next chapter.

excellent

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Like all good historical novels this tale has the credibility that it really is set in the past. I could not fault the audio performance and look forward to listening to further exploits of Russo and the other excellent characters.

Excellent story with good characterisation

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The warmth of the sun, sound of cicadas and smell of the olive groves makes this a lovely book to listen to on a cold English afternoon.
A good mystery full of baddies, a body and Gaius's extremely annoying family.

Medicus in Southern Gaul

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Quite the best, wittiest and most excellently read historical series by a knowledgeable, informative writer and superb actor that I’ve come across in a long time. Terrific insights into daily and political life in the grisly and cocksure Roman Empire, intriguing characters, lots of chuckles and jolly good plots…. Absolute gem

Quite the best

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