Terra Incognita: A Novel of the Roman Empire - Hardcover

Downie, Ruth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596912324 ISBN 13: 9781596912328

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2008

Synopsis

A sequel to Medicus finds army doctor Gaius Petrius Ruso journeying to early second-century Britannia in the hopes of securing a quieter life, only to encounter local turbulence, a circumstance that is complicated by the vengeful plans of his slave, Tilla.

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Review:

Downie's attention to day-in-the-life period details, judiciously doled-out twists, and dry British humor make Incognita one hell of a toga party. (Entertainment Weekly)

This well-researched novel places Downie alongside such established masters of the Roman historical as Steven Saylor and Rosemary Rowe. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

Downie distributes the action throughout 91 brisk chapters, and heightens the narrative's energy level by commenting sardonically on her characters' (often very witty) conversational exchanges. The puzzle's solution is immensely satisfying, and the story ends with Ruso and Tilla apparently prepared to part ways. But it isn't set in marble, and we're given reason to hope another sequel is in the works.
Ruso rocks. Let's hear it for those Romans.

(Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

Book Description:

"This book, which is even better than the first, opens with the pair headed to northern outposts, where Ruso hopes to gain some advancement...This is a terrific series that historical mystery fans shouldn't miss."--Globe and Mail (Toronto)

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1596912324
• ISBN 13: 9781596912328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384