Persona Non Grata

A Novel of the Roman Empire

By: Ruth Downie

Narrated by: Simon Vance

At long last, Gaius Petreius Ruso and his companion, Tilla, are headed home - to Gaul. Having received a note consisting only of the words "COME HOME!" Ruso has (reluctantly, of course) pulled up stakes and brought Tilla to meet his family. But the reception there is not what Ruso has hoped for: no one will admit to sending for him, and his brother Lucius is hoping he'll leave.

With Tilla getting icy greetings from his relatives, Lucius's brother-in-law mysteriously drowned at sea, and the whole Ruso family teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, it's hard to imagine an unhappier reunion. That is, until Severus, the family's chief creditor, winds up dead, and the real trouble begins.

Engrossing, intricate, and - as always - wonderfully comic, Ruth Downie's latest is a brilliant new installment in this irresistible series. This is everything we've come to expect from our charming, luckless hero.

©2009 Ruth Downie (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"This lively sequel to Medicus and Terra Incognita continues Downie's delightful historical series.... Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

Great Series

I loved the 3 books in this series. They are very entertaining, great characters and light mysteries in each book. This series is a delightful read, and the narration is terrific. I highly recommend.

Well done!

I thoroughly enjoy this series. I wasn't expecting to but took a chance and I'm really glad I did. No military battles but lots of stuff that brings that period to life. As for the narration, Simon Vance is the best! Well if not the best, one of them. I am on book 5 of the series and plan on reading them all.

My favorite of the first three books of the series

What made the experience of listening to Persona Non Grata the most enjoyable?

The narrator could not be better suited for this book. Peerless.

Any additional comments?

Of the first three novels in this series, this one is my favorite. It has a fiendishly complicated cast of characters. I suggest jotting down the names as they apoear in the storyline.

better and better

this is the third Medicus book I've read and each has been a winner. historically and medically fascinating with plenty of plot tension and humor to keep you going far into the night. glad I have more to go.

Fun

I really enjoyed this audio book. Fun story, Russo and Tilla are complex and interesting characters.