Vita Brevis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire

In this gripping tale, Ruso and Tilla arrive in Rome with their newborn daughter, only to confront a city rife with corruption and danger lurking beneath its glamorous surface. Ruso's ambition to establish a reputable medical practice is shaken when he discovers the sinister legacy of his predecessor, who has vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind unsettling clues and threats to Ruso's reputation. As they navigate a web of deceit involving debt collectors and investigations into a dead patient's family, Ruso and Tilla must secure their family's safety and uncover the truth about the city's dark underbelly.