EXPERIENCE THE DECADENCE, INTRIGUE AND TREACHERY OF ANCIENT ROME WITH CALIDUS, A MAN UNIQUELY PLACED TO CONSIDER THE CITY FROM ALL PERSPECTIVES . . .

‘Trow makes the political intrigue of the time palpable.’ Publishers Weekly

These fascinating historical whodunnits are perfect for fans of John Drake, Leonard Tourney, Lindsey Davis and Rosemary Rowe, and for all who enjoy accurate historical fiction and memorable characters.

IN THIS TWO-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
The slave Calidus is freed when his beloved master, a senator, dies. However, while neither he nor the dead man’s wife believe that the death was natural, Rome is a place where power and status speak louder than justice. Having secured the freedom of his own wife, Calidus sets about solving the murder, and in doing so takes the reader with him through every aspect of Roman society, from the slaves’ quarters to the emperor’s household.

BOOK 2: THE YEAR OF THE FLAME
Calidus, illegitimate heir to the house of Nerva, knows that life under Emperor Nero is dangerous. But when Rome’s high priests start dying, it seems that Nero’s instability may not be the only threat facing his people. Calidus tries to find out who is behind an apparent challenge to the current Roman ruler, but Nero becomes increasingly suspicious of Calidus’s motives . . .

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MEET THE DETECTIVE
Gaius Calidus Nerva, or simply Calidus, has spent years as a slave but is also the illegitimate heir to the house of Nerva. Having been freed under the terms of his master’s will, he is unusually well-placed to move seamlessly between the strata of Roman society, counting pickpockets and senators alike among his friends. Bright and level-headed, he navigates the dangerous search for justice with intelligence, wit and humour.

THIS EDITION GIVES YOU THE COMPLETE SET OF CALIDUS MYSTERIES. ENJOY THE ADVENTURES OF THIS MEMORABLE DETECTIVE, AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LIFE OF NERO’S ROME.

READERS LOVE CALIDUS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plenty of twists and turns.’B. Marles

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can almost smell the street life, hear the sounds of the old city and feel the fear of the guilty ones.’ Amazon Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An involved and exciting story reflecting the lives of the different echelons of Roman society.’ Amazon Reviewer

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