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A Prisoner of Privilege is the 18th and most recent (2019) in Rosemary Rowe's Libertus series, set in Roman Britain. It has dropped to £1.27 at Kindle UK. I really like this series, and so I'm happy to see this most recent title on sale at good price. This is one that I hit the "buy" button on before I even did the post, so as not to miss it!

And, if you want to try the series in order, the first nine titles are published by Headline and have been long-term (at least the last couple of years) at $3.99/£3.99 in the US/UK, which is not totally awesome, but is still pretty reasonable. Sadly, the later titles are published by Severn House and are mostly $10 and up (!!!) in the US, and £5.79 and up in the UK - sigh! Which is why it's extra-nice to see the most recent one on sale...

Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-Pr...dp/B07TVF168K/
Kindle UK/Smile: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-...dp/B07TVF168K/

Spoiler:

The arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.

On a misty day in February, CE 194, Libertus, pavement maker by trade and now reluctant councillor, is summoned to meet his patron at the local public baths. Marcus Septimus is concerned because a distant cousin from Rome has announced his impending arrival and Marcus is convinced he is a spy for the Emperor Severus, despatched to Glevum to investigate reports of an ‘act of treason.’

Meanwhile, Libertus has concerns of his own. The local money-lender has been seeking his counsel, but before they can meet, a violent and untimely death occurs … and before long Libertus finds himself a prisoner of his new-found rank, fighting for the truth amidst accusations of treason and murder.