This is the second in a series of mysteries set in 2nd century Britain. Libertus is a formerly enslaved man who works as a mosaic artist. His patron, Marcus, asks him to travel to Corinium with him to investigate the stabbing of one of his friends. While the original attack was unsuccessful, before Libertus and Marcus have a chance to speak to the victim, he's attacked again, this time fatally. Marcus and Libertus stay on and investigate the murder, uncovering several people with both motive and opportunity. While the plot of the first book was overly complex and difficult to follow, this book is much better written with the twists and turns more easily understood. I really enjoyed this book and will go on to read more.
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