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Number9Dream

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13. Half-way through "Medicus" by Ruth Downie

Reply to hermetic (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 03:31 PM

Aug 17

Thanks for the thread, hermetic.

A historical fiction mystery set in Roman-occupied Britain. A wry army doctor, Gaius Ruso, rescues an injured slave girl from the hands of her abusive owner, and gets caught up in a murder investigation. This is the first time I've read this author, and am enjoying her writing and sense of humor.

Hermetic - did you enjoy the kitten photos? Sounds like your eyesight is better (?).

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Enjoy the flight. hermetic Aug 17 #11

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Yes, adorable little kitties hermetic Aug 17 #15

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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that hermetic Aug 17 #19

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