It is 313 AD. Under the rule of Emperor Constantine, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past. Under the guidance of his mother Helena, Constantine plan to consolidate his control by harnessing the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. But his loyalties are brought into question when three courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite—a guild Constantine himself frequents—are found dead. All three bodies have crosses etched on their foreheads and each cheek. Aiming at protecting her son’s future, Helena calls upon the service of an agente in rebus politicis—a spy. Claudia is the niece of a tavern-owner and is placed as a wine-server in Constantine’s household, but as it turns out, Claudia has secret motives of her own.
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Paul Doherty is the author of several mystery series, including the Ancient Egypt Trilogy, the Ancient Roman Mysteries series, and The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan series.
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Jan 14 2009
By Lyn Reese
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Murder Imperial
by Paul Doherty
It is 312 C.E. Constantine has recently defeated his rival Maxentius and has entered Rome to become Emperor of the West and self proclaimed "protector of the Christians." His eyes, however, are on the real prize, the rich lands of the East now held by Emperor Licinius. These plans are being undermined by a serious of gruesome murders connected to the palace. To discover the identity of her son's enemy, his doting mother Helena has her most effective spy, young Claudia, become an undercover palace servant. Because of her observation skills and ability to glide about without being noticed, Helena calls Claudia her "little mouse." But even a mouse cannot remain invisible for long, and it seems likely that Claudia will be the murderer's next victim.
Publicly Claudia is the inconsequential niece of a local tavern owner; in secret she belongs to a type of imperial spy group called Argentes in Rebus. Both personae give Claudia access to a variety of colorful Roman types - from an influential Christian priest to popular gladiators, actors, and courtesans. Of particular interest are the palace personalities and their intrigues. "Trust no one," Claudia is told - advice that more than once proves to be true.
Doughty is a prolific writer whose works span wide historical periods. He writes vividly and with great style on the quotidian details of his periods. His main scholarship, however, seems to be medieval England and we would feel more comfortable about his descriptions if this book on Constantinian Rome had listed some of the author's most useful sources.
by Paul Doherty
It is 312 C.E. Constantine has recently defeated his rival Maxentius and has entered Rome to become Emperor of the West and self proclaimed "protector of the Christians." His eyes, however, are on the real prize, the rich lands of the East now held by Emperor Licinius. These plans are being undermined by a serious of gruesome murders connected to the palace. To discover the identity of her son's enemy, his doting mother Helena has her most effective spy, young Claudia, become an undercover palace servant. Because of her observation skills and ability to glide about without being noticed, Helena calls Claudia her "little mouse." But even a mouse cannot remain invisible for long, and it seems likely that Claudia will be the murderer's next victim.
Publicly Claudia is the inconsequential niece of a local tavern owner; in secret she belongs to a type of imperial spy group called Argentes in Rebus. Both personae give Claudia access to a variety of colorful Roman types - from an influential Christian priest to popular gladiators, actors, and courtesans. Of particular interest are the palace personalities and their intrigues. "Trust no one," Claudia is told - advice that more than once proves to be true.
Doughty is a prolific writer whose works span wide historical periods. He writes vividly and with great style on the quotidian details of his periods. His main scholarship, however, seems to be medieval England and we would feel more comfortable about his descriptions if this book on Constantinian Rome had listed some of the author's most useful sources.
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Murder Imperial (Ancient Roman Mysteries)
April 19 2013
By Verger
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Have read and enjoyed many of Paul Doherty's stories this is the first of the Ancient Roman Mysteries found it a Great read, fast moving, highly entertaining. Looking forward to more Ancient Roman Mysteries.
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Jan 11 2013
By sharlee
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I like Paul Doherty's books and have read many of them. This isn't one of my favorites, but it was an OK story. He has series set in ancient Egypt and medieval England that I liked better.
I have found with his books that it's best to read the book in order so that you get to know the characters. I've only read part of this series and not in order.
I have found with his books that it's best to read the book in order so that you get to know the characters. I've only read part of this series and not in order.
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