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Terra Incognita

A Novel of the Roman Empire

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By: Ruth Downie
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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It is spring in the year 118, and Hadrian has been emperor of Rome for less than a year. After his long and reluctant investigation of the murders of a handful of local prostitutes, Gaius Petreius Ruso needs to get out of town. With that in mind, he has volunteered for a posting with the army in the far reaches of Britannia - a calmer place for a tired man.

But the edge of the Roman Empire is a volatile place; the independent tribes of the North dwell near its borders. These hinterlands are the homeland of Ruso's slave, Tilla, who has scores of her own to settle there: Her tribespeople, under the leadership of the mysterious Stag Man, are fomenting a rebellion against Roman control, and her former lover is implicated in the grisly murder of a soldier. Ruso, once again unwillingly pulled into a murder investigation, is appalled to find that Tilla is still spending time with the prime suspect. Worse, he is honor-bound to try to prove the man innocent - and the army wrong - by finding another culprit. Soon both Ruso's and Tilla's lives are in jeopardy, as is the future of their burgeoning romance.

Terra Incognita shines light on a remote corner of the ancient world, where Ruso's luck is running short - again.

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend us your ears: listen to the first book, Medicus.©2008 Ruth Downie (P)2008 Tantor Historical Mystery Witty

Critic reviews

"A lively sequel to English author Downie's historical mystery Medicus....Immensely satisfying." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"Who would guess that life and death in the far reaches of the Roman Empire could be so darn funny?" ( Library Journal)

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Engaging Mystery • Historical Authenticity • Excellent Narration • Well-researched Details • Clever Humor
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Great story, great reader...from the slimy snake from Rome to the malingering patients in the ward, to the puffed up local brewer, these characterizations are spot on.

Kudos to writer and narrator!

Gods above! They've done it again!

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Historical fiction delivered with humor and enough twists and turns to keep any armchair sleuth entertained

Delightful mystery

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The novels are set in Britain, which is not much covered in historical fiction. Good story. Well
narrated.

A different take on life in Ancient Rome

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This was a great story well told and well narrated too. I hope to enjoy the next in the series as much as I did this one.

Hard to Put Down

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A unique insight into life in Roman Britain. Downie writes with humor and intrigue. Her characters are all so much fun to follow and perfectly portrayed with Vance’s narration. Everything is best of the best!

I love this series

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I’m looking forward to the next novel in this series. The story is fast-paced, well researched, and absolutely delightful—both clever and amusing. The narrator is wonderful. He captures the numerous characters beautifully. Highly recommend!

Wonderful series!

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I like everything accept, at times too lengthy talk and describing thing's. don't understand why there needs to be a word limit. makes me not want to do a review.please change that!

the investigative work

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It is interesting learning what life was like in Britain under the Roman rule. I also find it interesting to learn more about the state of medicine at this time. Gee, the English loved their beer/mead then also. Russo and Tila have gone to a northern out post temporary with the tenth. This is Tila's home area and we learn more about what happened to her family and to her when captured by raiding clan. Simon Vance does an excellent job with the narration. Enjoy a good story and learn some facts about the past in a most delightful way.

A step back in time

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The book is entertaining, well-written and well-researched without being stuffy. Has it all: adventure, mystery, complicated relationships and strikes a great balance with all of it. The reader also strikes the right balances with speed and cadence. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good story and a little history.

Another winner

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I enjoyed it. Narrator has a dry wit like the main character, Ruso. The producer/director made a good choice using Vance. I will listen to the other books in this series, and I hope they have the same voice talent. Storyline is interesting and logical, like a detective story with a medical twist, but set in the Roman Empire. If you like historical fiction, give this a try. Don't miss the first book in the series Medicus.

Great story, voice talent, and engineering

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