Memento Mori: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire (The Medicus Series)

Memento Mori: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire (The Medicus Series) by Downie, Ruth. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781620409619.

The eighth gripping novel in the bestselling Medicus series, in which Ruso and Tilla investigate the death of the wife of Rusos friend in the sacred hot spring of Aquae Sulis. A scandal is threatening to engulf the popular spa town of Aquae Sulis (modern-day Bath). The wife of Rusos best friend, Valens, has been found dead in the sacred hot spring, stabbed through the heart. Fearing the wrath of the goddess and the ruin of the tourist trade, the temple officials are keen to cover up whats happened. But the dead womans father is demanding justice, and hes accusing Valens of murder. If Valens turns up to face trial, he will risk execution. If he doesnt, hell lose his children. Ruso and Tilla do their best to help but its difficult to get anyone--even Valens himself--to reveal what really happened. Could Rusos friend really be guilty as charged?