Nancy Drew meets ancient Rome. Spunky Livia Aemilia is more interested in finding her husband’s missing mentor than hiring fresco painters for their new home remodel. But her husband forbids her to get involved, knowing that she could be in extreme danger. Soon their lack of trust in each other leads them to behave in counterproductive ways that threaten their new marriage and possibly their lives. For readers who enjoy mysteries and historical fiction with a touch of humor, Fountains and Secrets is an engaging tale of identity, purpose, and hope. ...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
Winner of multiple awards. Respectable women don’t investigate crimes, but free-spirit Livia Aemilia and her spunky maidservant must find her father’s murderer before her innocent brother is executed for the crime and Livia is forced into the marriage of her nightmares. You’ll love this fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, a glimpse of the early church, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat. AWSA Golden Scroll Novel of the Year and a gold medal winner in the Illumination Book Awards mystery/thriller...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
