Ruth is the author of the New York Times bestseller MEDICUS and a further seven full-length novels in the Gaius Petreius Ruso series. She lives in the south-west of England with a husband, two cats and an unknown number of badgers down a hole in the garden. When she's not writing many of her happiest moments are spent wielding an archaeological trowel. www.ruthdownie.com
Praise for the Gaius Petreius Ruso series:
"...easily the best of the various detective series set during the
Roman Empire..." - Morning Star
"Downie excels in bringing the ancient world to life as well as
making the attitudes and customs of its inhabitants accessible to a
modern audience." - Publishers Weekly, starred review for Caveat
Emptor
"Downie remains a peerless storyteller and a master entertainer.
BBC's Masterpiece should take a long look at this series. It's a
winner." - Kirkus Reviews
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