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The medicus Ruso and his wife, Tilla, are back in the borderlands of Britannia, where he is tending the builders of Hadrian's Great Wall. Having been forced to move off their land, the Britons are distinctly on edge and are still smarting from the failure of a recent rebellion that claimed many lives. The tension grows when Ruso's recently arrived clerk goes missing and things go from bad to worse when the young son of a local family also vanishes. While struggling to keep the peace between the Britons and the Romans, Ruso and Tilla uncover an intricate deception involving slavery and fur trappers, and it becomes imperative that they solve the mystery of the two disappearances before it's too late.

Set in Roman Gaul, this novella weaves a gripping narrative of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. It follows the reluctant investigator Ruso and his partner Tilla as they navigate a web of deception. With a blend of historical detail and compelling characters, the story promises to engage readers through its exploration of crime and morality in a tumultuous era.

Set in ancient Rome, this installment of the Gaius Petreius Ruso series follows the titular character, a Roman army medic, as he navigates a web of intrigue and crime. Ruso's investigative skills are put to the test when he becomes embroiled in a mysterious case involving a missing person and a series of bizarre events. With a blend of humor and historical detail, the story explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the complexities of Roman society, all while showcasing Ruso’s unique perspective on life and duty.

Downie writes with her usual humor and depth . . . Perfect for fans of the Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, this entertaining New York Times best-selling series and its endearing characters deserve as long a run. Booklist

Ruso is back with a brand new mystery. And it doesn't take long before he fears for his life . . . Gaius Petreius Ruso and his newlywed wife Tilla have moved back to Britannia, where Ruso's old friend and colleague Valens has promised to help him find work. But it isn't the kind of work he'd had in mind - Ruso's tasked to hunt down a missing tax man named Julius Asper. Of course there's something else missing: money. And the Council of the town of Verulamium is bickering over what's become of it. Compelled to delve deeper by a threat from his old sparring-partner Metellus, Ruso discovers that the good townsfolk may not be as loyal to Rome as they like to appear. While Tilla tries to comfort Asper's wife, an anonymous well-wisher warns the couple to flee before they get hurt. But it doesn't take long until Ruso and Tilla find themselves trapped at the heart of an increasingly treacherous conspiracy . . .

Resuming his medical duties in the Twentieth legion in Roman-occupied Britain, Gaius Petreius Ruso investigates an outbreak of mysterious injuries and deaths and discovers possible links to the revered Centurion Geminus and the long-awaited Emperor Hadrian.

Set in the tumultuous landscape of North Britannia, the story unfolds amidst a backdrop of conflict and tension. The natives, driven by a fierce desire for revenge, create a perilous environment for outsiders. As the narrative progresses, themes of survival, cultural clash, and the consequences of violence emerge, showcasing the raw and untamed spirit of the land and its people. The gripping atmosphere promises an exploration of both the physical and emotional battles faced by those caught in this deadly struggle.

N.B. R S Downie is published in the US as Ruth Downie and this book, RUSO AND THE DEMENTED DOCTOR, is published in the US as TERRA INCOGNITA.Wind-swept North Britannia, where the natives are in the mood for killing . . .Gaius Petreius Ruso, medicus to the Twentieth Legion, has been posted to the hostile north - and thrown into a no-win situation. Thessalus, the current doctor at the Fort of Coria, has confessed to a grisly murder and his Prefect demands Ruso take charge of the patients and convince Thessalus to retract his confession. Or else. It seems a reputation for solving tricky murders down south isn't always helpful.Unfortunately, the corpse is offering up few answers other than to suggest that the natives might be more murderous than restless. If Ruso is to identify the killer, he'll need all his wits about him to keep Romans, natives and slave girls from each other's throats.

SPQR meets CSI: Sie werden Gaius Ruso, den sympathischsten Gerichtsmediziner der Antike, lieben! Ausgerechnet nach Britannien, in einen der hintersten Winkel des Römischen Reiches, hat es den Militärarzt Gaius Petreius Ruso verschlagen. Kaum angekommen, begegnet er durch Zufall der schwer am Arm verletzten Tilla. Aus Mitleid nimmt er die junge Sklavin bei sich auf und pf legt sie gesund. Mit ihren schönen Augen und ihrem beharrlichen Schweigen stiehlt sie ihm nur zu bald die Nachtruhe. Erst denkt er noch, Tilla könne ihm bei seinen Ermittlungen an dem Mord an einer anderen jungen Sklavin helfen, doch dann verschwindet Tilla spurlos, und der Medicus droht die Nerven zu verlieren ?

Gajusz Petrejusz Russo jest rozwiedzionym lekarzem wojskowym. Fortuna od pewnego czasu mu nie sprzyja, podejmuje więc pochopną decyzję, by szukać szczęścia w jednym z odległych i surowych przyczółków Imperium Rzymskiego, a mianowicie w Brytanii. Przybywa do Devy (miejscowości bardziej znanej jako Chester) w ponurym nastroju, a pewnego dnia po trzydziestu sześciu godzinach spędzonych w lazarecie w forcie ulega chwilowej słabości i ratuje ranną niewolnicę imieniem Tilla. Nie zdaje sobie sprawy, że czyn ten sprowadzi na niego wyłącznie kłopoty i aż nazbyt częste kontakty z poirytowanymi tubylcami, którzy postanowili wzajemnie się pozabijać...