The Case of Vulcan

-Rome’s treasures are gone and a priest lies dead within the burned-out shell of the Temple of Vulcan. Did he die a hero protecting the riches stored at the temple as everyone says or is there a more sinister reason for his death-

Facing financial ruin if he cannot find the missing gold and silver, Secundus makes enemies of Rome’s rich and powerful as he grapples with hostile priests, corrupt patricians and a mystery which seems to hold no clues. From the depths of the fire comes hope as a potential new home appears on the market and his attention is drawn away from the murder to more domestic affairs.

And then as all hope of a solution to the mystery seem lost the gods gift him a sign and he is plunged into a frantic search for the truth as time passes and his patron demands answers or payment. With hours to spare Secundus must choose to risk his all on a last throw of the dice or see his family disgraced