HOUSE OF THE VESTALS: The Investigations of Gordianus the Finder: 6 (Novels of Ancient Rome) - Softcover

Saylor, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312582412 ISBN 13: 9780312582418

Publisher: Griffin, 2010

Synopsis

The House of the Vestals The first of Saylor's short story collections featuring Gordianus the Finder Full description

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Review:

"Ingenious . . . Saylor offers rich history with great imagination." --Seattle Times

"Entertainment of the first order." --The Washington Post Book World

"Saylor's fluid and probing characterization work as effectively in the short story as they have in his admirable Gordianus novels" --Publishers Weekly

"This collection of short stories . . . shows how a fine hand at historical research can enliven the most traditional and well-titled of genres . . . Gordianus himself is a compelling character." --The Herald (SC)

"Three groups of readers will find these stories irresistible: history buffs who appreciate Saylor's careful research into Roman politics and Roman mores; fans of his novels who want to find out how the [Finder] first became Lucius Claudius' friend, or how he acquired his faithful slave Belbo; and anyone who enjoys leisurely, literate storytelling." --Kirkus Reviews

"Saylor serves up a collection of short stories designed to fill in some of the gaps that have piqued the curiosity of devoted fans of his popular Roma Sub Rosa series. Set between the years 80 and 72 B.C., these nine tales document some of the early adventures of Gordianus the Finder. During the course of these cases, Gordianus establishes firm and tender relationships with Eco, his adopted son; Bethesda, his Jewish-Egyptian concubine; Belbo, his loyal manservant and bodyguard; and Lucius Claudius, his generous patron. While each brief mystery presented is a gem in and of itself, readers will delight in the informational overview provided by the collection as a whole. As usual, Saylor does a superb job of seamlessly incorporating the tumultuous history of the Roman Republic into the narrative flow. A welcome addition to the ever fascinating chronicles of Gordianus the Finder." --Booklist

Book Description:

Wonderfully entertaining mystery stories set in the world of the acclaimed ROMA SUB ROSA series. It is the Rome of the Late Republic, and Gordianus the Finder has a knack for finding trouble - and dead bodies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Griffin
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0312582412
• ISBN 13: 9780312582418
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240