About the Author

Albert A. Bell, Jr. is a college history professor and novelist living in Michigan. In addition to his Roman mysteries, Bell has written contemporary mysteries, middle-grade novels, and nonfiction. He maintains a website devoted to Pliny the Younger, as well as his author website

Reviews

Another gem, maybe his best yet. More than a mystery, it's a study of class politics, history and culture, and a sweet story of star-crossed lovers navigating the dangerous waters of Roman society in a quest for justice. -- D.E. Johnson, Detroit Shuffle

Bell again brings Imperial Rome to life, balancing authenticity with suspense. -- Aileen Baron, A Fly Has a Hundred Eyes