In ancient Rome, sensible women don't investigate murders. But Livia Aemilia's father is dead, and her innocent brother accused of the crime. What's a girl to do? Find the criminal herself, obviously. Livia and her spunky maidservant pound the ancient Roman pavements in search of the killer, with the help of a reluctant lawyer, a lovelorn merchant, and a handful of loyal servants. Will she find the killer in time, or will her meddling lead her into deadly peril? You'll love this fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a touch of humor, a glimpse of the early church, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat.