Description:
First in the Claudia Seferius mystery series, set in 13 B. C.!
Claudia Seferius has successfully flattered her way into marriage with a wealthy Roman wine merchant. But when her secret gambling debts spiral, she hits on another resourceful way to make money - offering her "personal services" to high-ranking Roman Citizens.
Unfortunately her clients are now turning up dead - the victims of a sadisitc serial killer.
When Marcus Cornelius Orbilio, the handsome investigating officer, starts digging deep for clues, Claudia realizes she must track down the murderer herself - before her husband discovers what she's been up to.
Brief description: Award winning author of sixteen historical thrillers, Marilyn Todd is also a prolific writer of short stories, most of which are crime, but which range from commercial women's fiction to comic fantasy and all points in between. Killing people for a living since 1995, with 100 publishing contracts to prove it. And when she isn't killing people, Marilyn enjoys cooking. Which is pretty much the same thing.
Review Quotes:
'A timeless heroine for today-you'll be hooked.' Company
'The Roman detail is deft, the pace as fast as a champion gladiator, and the heroine, Claudia, an arrogant superbitch who keeps us all on the edge where she loves to live.' Sunday Express
'A wonderful fictional creation-a bawdy superbitch with a talent for sleuthing...an enormous triumph.' Ms London
'An endearing adventuress who regards mortal danger as just another bawdy challenge.' She
'If you're looking for a romp through the streets of Rome in 13 BC then this is the book to buy!' Books Magazine
'Terrific read...It is written in a contemporary, fast style, and is a thoroughly entertaining mystery romp.' The Bookseller