![]() ![]() ![]() With Ruso's reputation under threat, he and Tilla must protect their small family from Doctor Kleitos's debt collectors and find allies in their new home while they track down the vanished doctor and find out the truth about the unfortunate man in the barrel. Ruso and Tillas excitement at arriving in Rome with their new baby. Historical Novel Society'A deftly crafted and consistently compelling read from beginning to end, 'Vita Brevis' clearly establishes.Ruth Downie as a consummate and accomplished master of historical crime fiction' - Midwest Book Review'Perfect for fans of the Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, this entertaining New York Times best-selling series. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Ruso thinks he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his predecessor, Doctor Kleitos, has fled, leaving a dead man in a barrel on the doorstep and the warning, "Be careful who you trust." Distracted by the body and his efforts to help Accius win the hand of a rich young heiress, Ruso makes a grave mistake, causing him to question both his competence and his integrity. Read Vita Brevis by Ruth Downie with a free trial. There are also far too many doctors-some skilled, but others positively dangerous. ![]() Their excitement upon arriving is soon dulled by the discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. ![]() Ruso and Tilla and their new baby daughter have left Roman-occupied Britain-and the military-for Rome at the urging of Ruso's patron, Accius. "The seventh adventure for Downie's physician hero masterfully draws out its suspense, painting a vivid portrait of ancient Rome that feels persuasive and authentic." - Kirkus Reviews ![]()
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