Vita Brevis by Ruth Downie
The seventh adventure for Downie's physician hero masterfully draws out its suspense, painting a vivid portrait of ancient Rome that feels persuasive and authentic. -Kirkus Reviews
Ruso and Tilla and their new baby daughter have left Roman-occupied Britain--and the military--for Rome at the urging of Ruso's patron, Accius. Their excitement upon arriving is soon dulled by the discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. There are also far too many doctors--some skilled, but others positively dangerous. Ruso thinks he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his predecessor, Doctor Kleitos, has fled, leaving a dead man in a barrel on the doorstep and the warning, Be careful who you trust. Distracted by the body and his efforts to help Accius win the hand of a rich young heiress, Ruso makes a grave mistake, causing him to question both his competence and his integrity. With Ruso's reputation under threat, he and Tilla must protect their small family from Doctor Kleitos's debt collectors and find allies in their new home while they track down the vanished doctor and find out the truth about the unfortunate man in the barrel.Medicus is Ruth Downie's first novel, and she won the Fay Weldon portion of BBC3's End of Story competition in 2004. She resides in Milton Keynes, UK, with her husband and two sons.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781620409589 |
| ISBN 10 | 1620409585 |
| Title | Vita Brevis |
| Author | Ruth Downie |
| Series | The Medicus Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Year published | 2016-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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