The Loyal Centurion
(2023)(The third book in the Quintus Valerius Mystery series)
A novel by Jacquie Rogers
‘Rogers combines a murder mystery with a conspiracy, that will leave the reader hanging on for dear life – all the way to the novel’s climax.’ Fiona Forsyth, author of The Emperor’s Servant
Roman Britain, AD 224
Quintus Valerius, imperial investigator, and his British optio, Tiro, are sent to York to strengthen ties with the new legate of the Sixth Victrix legion, Marius Crescens.
In the depths of the northern winter, Saturnalia celebrations take over the streets - and a series of seemingly unrelated murders attracts the attention of Valerius.
The two soldiers are soon heading towards Hadrian’s Wall on the trail of tribune Gaius Laelianus, suspected of the death of Placidia Septimia, the legate’s young wife. But Valerius, damaged by previous service beyond the Wall, mistrusts what he hears and sees.
Valerius has left behind in York his wife, Julia, who discovers that the murdered woman kept a journal detailing fears about her husband’s collusion with barbarians. But Placidia was silenced before she could talk, and the journal has disappeared.
Crescens’s men pursue the soldiers and their suspect to Vindolanda, where they narrowly escape. Fleeing further north to a deserted Tayside fort, Valerius and Tiro must fight for their lives to uncover the truth, and prevent the invasion of Britannia by a ruthless new enemy - the Picts."
After many years abroad, and careers in advertising and academia, Jacquie Rogers now lives in the Malvern Hills of England.
Praise for Jacquie Rogers:
‘One to watch — Rogers has class in abundance.’ Alistair Forrest
‘A compelling mystery... For fans of Steven Saylor and Ben Kane.’ Richard Foreman
‘Vivid prose, gripping mystery and a constant sense of adventure: this Roman Britain is richly textured and immediately alive.' Robert Wilton
Genre: Historical
Roman Britain, AD 224
Quintus Valerius, imperial investigator, and his British optio, Tiro, are sent to York to strengthen ties with the new legate of the Sixth Victrix legion, Marius Crescens.
In the depths of the northern winter, Saturnalia celebrations take over the streets - and a series of seemingly unrelated murders attracts the attention of Valerius.
The two soldiers are soon heading towards Hadrian’s Wall on the trail of tribune Gaius Laelianus, suspected of the death of Placidia Septimia, the legate’s young wife. But Valerius, damaged by previous service beyond the Wall, mistrusts what he hears and sees.
Valerius has left behind in York his wife, Julia, who discovers that the murdered woman kept a journal detailing fears about her husband’s collusion with barbarians. But Placidia was silenced before she could talk, and the journal has disappeared.
Crescens’s men pursue the soldiers and their suspect to Vindolanda, where they narrowly escape. Fleeing further north to a deserted Tayside fort, Valerius and Tiro must fight for their lives to uncover the truth, and prevent the invasion of Britannia by a ruthless new enemy - the Picts."
After many years abroad, and careers in advertising and academia, Jacquie Rogers now lives in the Malvern Hills of England.
Praise for Jacquie Rogers:
‘One to watch — Rogers has class in abundance.’ Alistair Forrest
‘A compelling mystery... For fans of Steven Saylor and Ben Kane.’ Richard Foreman
‘Vivid prose, gripping mystery and a constant sense of adventure: this Roman Britain is richly textured and immediately alive.' Robert Wilton
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"Rogers combines a murder mystery with a conspiracy, that will leave the reader hanging on for dear life-all the way to the novel's climax." - Fiona Forsyth
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