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Set against the backdrop of Campania, Decius Caecilius Metellus, a praetor peregrinus, faces unexpected challenges when a priest's daughter is murdered near Vesuvius. While enjoying a break with his wife, Julia, the couple's tranquility is shattered as Decius must navigate the complexities of justice in a foreign land. He is determined to uncover the truth and protect a young boy wrongfully accused by the townspeople, highlighting themes of innocence, justice, and the burdens of authority.
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Under Vesuvius, John Maddox Roberts
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Under Vesuvius
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Maddox Roberts
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780312370893
- Series
- SPQR
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Love, Murders, Detective Fiction, Death, Southern Europe, Series, Italy, Crime Series, Ancient History, Historical Mystery, Rome, Struggle for Power, Roma, Gypsies, Jealousy, Hatred
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Campania, Decius Caecilius Metellus, a praetor peregrinus, faces unexpected challenges when a priest's daughter is murdered near Vesuvius. While enjoying a break with his wife, Julia, the couple's tranquility is shattered as Decius must navigate the complexities of justice in a foreign land. He is determined to uncover the truth and protect a young boy wrongfully accused by the townspeople, highlighting themes of innocence, justice, and the burdens of authority.