A Murder on the Appian Way - Softcover

Saylor, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312961731 ISBN 13: 9780312961732

Publisher: St Martin's Press, 1997

Synopsis

When rich man-turned-rabble-rouser Publius Clodius is murdered on the Appian Way, his rival, Milo, is targeted for revenge, beginning a series of chaotic events, and it is up to Gordianus to return to the deserted road to find out the truth and save Rome. Reprint.

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Review:

"Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny."--"The New York Times Book Review" "Saylor is skilled at spinning a tale out of unlikely historical sources . . . literate, humane, and dramatic."--"The Boston Globe""" "In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome--both glorious and grimy--is revived."--"Seattle Times""" "Really excellent . . . an enthralling re-creation of time and place, fascinating storytelling."--Sir Derek Jacobi

"As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand."--"Kirkus Reviews

""Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail."--"Booklist

""The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history."--"Publishers Weekly"

Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny. "The New York Times Book Review"

Saylor is skilled at spinning a tale out of unlikely historical sources . . . literate, humane, and dramatic. "The Boston Globe"

In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome--both glorious and grimy--is revived. "Seattle Times"

Really excellent . . . an enthralling re-creation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. "Sir Derek Jacobi"

As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand. "Kirkus Reviews"

Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail. "Booklist"

The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history. "Publishers Weekly""

Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny. The New York Times Book Review

Saylor is skilled at spinning a tale out of unlikely historical sources . . . literate, humane, and dramatic. The Boston Globe

In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome--both glorious and grimy--is revived. Seattle Times

Really excellent . . . an enthralling re-creation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. Sir Derek Jacobi

As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand. Kirkus Reviews

Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail. Booklist

The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history. Publishers Weekly

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"Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny." --The New York Times Book Review

"Saylor is skilled at spinning a tale out of unlikely historical sources . . . literate, humane, and dramatic." --The Boston Globe

"In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome--both glorious and grimy--is revived." --Seattle Times

"Really excellent . . . an enthralling re-creation of time and place, fascinating storytelling." --Sir Derek Jacobi

"As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand." --Kirkus Reviews

"Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail." --Booklist

"The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history." --Publishers Weekly

Book Description:

Part of the Roma Sub Rosa series featuring Gordianus the Finder from the bestselling author or Roma and Empire.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martin's Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0312961731
• ISBN 13: 9780312961732
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 413