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In Rome, librarian Jacqueline Kirby reluctantly allies with a group of art and archaeology students. As they work to preserve their fellowships and continue their studies, a series of mysterious deaths shadows their efforts, forcing Kirby to face the dangers lurking within the ancient city.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elizabeth Peters
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