Caveat Emptor: A Novel of the Roman Empire Audiobook

" I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. I am increasingly fascinated by Roman history and life, and Ruth Downie does a credible job of bringing the day-to-day features of Roman Britain come alive. But the plot, an incomprehensible tale of murder, counterfeit coins and provincial politics, proved too complicated to follow. Even so, Ruso and Tilla, the couple at the center of the book, are likeable and strong figures. If I come across another in this series, I might well give it a chance -- and hope that the author does a better job of managing her story line. "

" Antoher writer using the Roman empire as a setting. This is the latest book in a 4-book series and I have not read the other 3 yet. It is set in 2nd-century CE southern Britain, which was interesting. I found the plot to be complicated but I enjoyed the main character, although I don't find him as humorously cynical as Falco. "

" I enjoyed this book quite a bit. IMO Downie's writing has tightened up and her characters are better drawn than her first books. Plus Ruso and Tillage are not only back in Britain, he's back in the Army. "

" Ruso and Tilla return to Britannia and Ruso takes a job investigating the murder of a tax man. A bit darker in tone and much more focused on political machinations than the previous entries in the series. "

" As usual, both Russo and I are wondering how he gets involved in these things. Hired to track down a missing tax collector and his money, Russo tries to get himself fired. Of course that doesn't happen, and someone tries to kill him but he stumbles on the answer to the mystery. Delightful. "

" Always find this author well informed on subject & characters always have interesting lives. One of my favorite writers of this genre. Reader will have an enjoyable time. "

" An interesting, although somewhat slow moving installation in the series. "

" A most excellent read and series! "

" Murder mystery novel that has the unusual distinction of being set in Brittania during the Roman Empire. I enjoyed the historical descriptions of life during that time, and the mystery was good enough to keep me interested. "

" Ruso, hoping to resume being a doctor upon his return to Britannia with Tilla, is sidetracked by the theft of tax funds and the murder of their courier. Tilla, meanwhile, is trying to get pregnant and performs midwife duties for the tax man's mistress. Good story! "

" Not as strong as her previous books, still pretty good though. "

" Roman Britannia in Hadrian's time and a mystery to be solved. "

" These books are so much fun; I look forward to reading them like a treat each night. Looking forward to the next one. "

" It didn't feel as satisfying as the previous books in the series. "

" Loved a previous volume...this one is fun so far... "

" I downloaded and listened to this in two days! I am deeply, deeply addicted. "

" Ah, sadly I have now finished the last book in this series that has been written so far ..... I am hoping that there are further adventures of Ruso and Tilla in the near future. "

" These books are so much fun; I look forward to reading them like a treat each night. Looking forward to the next one. "

" An interesting, although somewhat slow moving installation in the series. "

" An enjoyable book with a good plot for the time period. The main character, Dr. Gaius Ruso is not as interesting as his wife Tilla. There is a lack of any suspense or excitement. The writing is well crafted but there is something missing to make it great. "

" I downloaded and listened to this in two days! I am deeply, deeply addicted. "

" Roman Britannia in Hadrian's time and a mystery to be solved. "

" Enjoyed the characters as much as always, but this particular tale of taxes and money-changing just didn't hold my interest. "