Marilyn Todd
1) I, Claudia
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First in the Claudia Seferius mystery series, set in 13 B. C.!
Claudia Seferius has successfully flattered her way into marriage with a wealthy Roman wine merchant. But when her secret gambling debts spiral, she hits on another resourceful way to make money - offering her "personal services" to high-ranking Roman Citizens.
Unfortunately her clients are now turning up dead - the victims of a sadisitc serial killer.
When Marcus Cornelius...
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The unsavory adventures of Ancient Rome's "bawdy superbitch with a talent for sleuthing" continue in these two mysteries set in 13 BC (Ms. London).
Sour Grapes
When a wealthy horse trainer starts courting her mother-in-law, wine merchant Claudia Seferius knows love has bugger-all to do with it. Especially with the number of hangers-on who've moved in. But exactly what is his game? Can it be connected to...
Sour Grapes
When a wealthy horse trainer starts courting her mother-in-law, wine merchant Claudia Seferius knows love has bugger-all to do with it. Especially with the number of hangers-on who've moved in. But exactly what is his game? Can it be connected to...
3) Man Eater
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On the eve of the Roman festivities, the last thing you'd expect Claudia Seferius to be doing is heading out of the city. Unfortunately, even hedonistic young widows have to put business before pleasure when their vineyards are threatened with arson. Taking a shortcut through the Umbrian countryside, she is forced off the road, and her beloved cat goes missing in the skirmish. Refusing to leave without her, Claudia accepts the hospitality of Sergius...
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In these three historical mysteries, the widow Claudia proves to be a "spunky and independent sleuth" amid the decadent mayhem of Ancient Rome (Publishers Weekly).
Second Act
As Saturnalia approaches, widow Claudia Seferius opens her estate to a traveling troupe of actors. What she doesn't know is that a murderer hides among them. But the Gravedigger isn't the only dangerous...
Second Act
As Saturnalia approaches, widow Claudia Seferius opens her estate to a traveling troupe of actors. What she doesn't know is that a murderer hides among them. But the Gravedigger isn't the only dangerous...
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The first two Claudia Seferius mysteries are now available in one volume!
I, CLAUDIA
Claudia Seferius has successfully flattered her way into marriage with a wealthy Roman wine merchant. But when her secret gambling debts spiral, she hits on another resourceful way to make money - offering her "personal services" to high-ranking Roman Citizens. Unfortunately her clients are now turning up dead - the victims of a sadistic serial killer. When
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The bawdy and beautiful widow sleuth takes ancient Rome by storm in these three historical mysteries: "A wonderful fictional creation . . . An enormous triumph" (Ms. London).
Black Salamander
Joining a trade delegation bound for Gaul, Claudia Seferius expects to be richly rewarded for delivering a certain pouch, sealed with the sign of the black salamander. But travel is treacherous in ancient times, and...
Black Salamander
Joining a trade delegation bound for Gaul, Claudia Seferius expects to be richly rewarded for delivering a certain pouch, sealed with the sign of the black salamander. But travel is treacherous in ancient times, and...
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It just wasn't fair. When you marry a man for his money, you expect him to leave you a shining pile of gold pieces. Not a crummy old wine business. How was the new young widow Claudia going to pay off her gambling debts now?
So when Eugenius Collatinus asks Claudia to chaperone his granddaughter to Sicily she jumps at the chance to escape Rome. It should be easy. Sabina Collatinus, she is told, has recently completed thirty years' service as...
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In these three mysteries set in Ancient Rome, a lusty young widow and cunning sleuth faces plagues, wild animals, and murder.
Man Eater
Though she hates to leave the city on the eve of the Roman festivities, the young widow Claudia Seferius always puts business before pleasure, especially when her vineyards are in danger. Forced off the road in Umbria, she must accept the hospitality of a wild animal trainer....
Man Eater
Though she hates to leave the city on the eve of the Roman festivities, the young widow Claudia Seferius always puts business before pleasure, especially when her vineyards are in danger. Forced off the road in Umbria, she must accept the hospitality of a wild animal trainer....