Argolicus Series Books 1-4

This anthology contains the first second third and fourth Argolicus mysteries: The Roman Heir: Argolicus begins a journey home to retire from politics. As a personal favor he delivers a book to a young scholar. But the young mans father is murdered hours before and Argolicus is tasked to find the killer among the patricians in an unfamiliar town where he knows no one. The Used Virgin: The governor holds a family friend prisoner. When Argolicus visits to investigate he unearths a greedy plot to tarnish a good mans name. To expose the plot he must challenge the governors venal power to reveal a scheme.The Vellum Scribe: When Argolicus uncle finds a dead body it starts a chain of treacherous alliances based on greed and envy based on old friendships. But then an ambush attack produces a clue.The Peach Widow: A simple request from his mother sends Argolicus to settle a legal question in a family at odds. Perplexed by subterfuge and greed motivating each family member he finds no clues until the farm dog starts to play. What reviewers are saying: ★★★★★ A story well told. A world worth settling into!★★★★★ Transport you to that ancient time so you can meet their people and see their lives.★★★★★ Absolutely wonderful.★★★★★ No telephones no computers no scientific method as we understand it no mysterious villains with international organizations - and it works. .★★★★★ If I had to put stars for this book I have had to put 6 stars!★★★★★ A world with very different rules for dealing with murder.