Prima Facie

In this thrilling novella set in AD 123, ex-military medic Ruso and his wife Tilla return to southern Gaul to find themselves entangled in a web of murder, intrigue, and family drama. Tasked with managing a farm he knows nothing about, Ruso faces financial woes and a flock of mischievous children while his sister Flora goes missing, attempting to save her boyfriend from a murder accusation. As they navigate the complex dynamics of the guests and secrets surrounding a deadly party, Ruso and Tilla must decide whom to trust before it’s too late.