Ruth Downie

Semper Fidelis: A Novel of the Roman Empire

Gaius Petreius Ruso #5

by Ruth Downie

Back at his post as a doctor in the Twentieth legion in Roman-occupied Britain, Ruso uncovers a new danger even closer to home than the neighboring barbarians.

As mysterious injuries, and even deaths, begin...

Caveat Emptor

Gaius Petreius Ruso #4

by Ruth Downie

In her fourth novel, Ruth Downie brings to life the corruption and treachery of Roman-occupied Britain, as it closes in on her winsome leading man, Gaius Petreius Ruso.

Ruso and Tilla, now newlyweds, have moved...

Persona Non Grata

Gaius Petreius Ruso #3

by Ruth Downie

At long last, Gaius Petreius Ruso and his companion, Tilla, are headed home-to Gaul. Having received a note consisting only of the words "COME HOME!" Ruso has (reluctantly, of course) pulled up stakes and brought...

Medicus

Gaius Petreius Ruso #1

by Ruth Downie

Divorced and down on his luck, Gaius Petreius Ruso has made the rash decision to seek his fortune in an inclement outpost of the Roman Empire, namely Britannia. In a moment of weakness, after a straight thirtysix-hour...

Terra Incognita

Gaius Petreius Ruso #2

by Ruth Downie

It is spring in the year of 118, and Hadrian has been Emperor of Rome for less than a year. After getting involved with the murders of local prostitutes in the town of Deva, Doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso needs...