Memento Mori
A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire

This is probably my most-favourite Roman-era mystery series, and so - unsurprisingly - I enjoyed this latest volume very much. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that while reading the last bits of the book I missed my train stop. Twice. So yeah, an amazing novel for anyone who loves the genre. What to Expe......more

I usually enjoy this series but this story dragged for me. The plot was convoluted, there was too much dialogue and I found it slow.......more

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book for review. In this book, Ruso and Tilla (and their young daughter and household) are called to Aquae Sulis (Bath) to help an old friend of Ruso's. This friend's wife has been murdered and the friend charged with the crime. Ruso and Tilla are alwa......more

Diving into a new Ruso and Tilla novel by Ruth Downie is like a visit with old friends—if one had old friends who manage to get tangled up with murders wherever they go. In MEMENTO MORI, medicus Ruso’s retirement in his wife’s northern village is interrupted by an urgent message from his friend and......more

This book has received a Discovering Diamonds Review: Ms Downie writes thoroughly entertaining novels which keep you guessing as to 'who done it'. Her research is accurate and she skilfully creates a rich air of vivid reality of time, place and events. Her characters are an absolute delight to know......more