Wrath of the Furies (Roma Sub Rosa) - Softcover

Saylor, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472101995 ISBN 13: 9781472101990

Publisher: Constable, 2017

Synopsis

In 88 B.C., it seems as if the entire ancient world is at war. In the west, the Italian states are rebelling against Rome; in the east, Mithridates is marching through and conquering the Roman Asian provinces. Even in the relatively calm Alexandria, a coup has brought a new Pharaoh to power and chaos to the streets. The young Gordianus has been waiting out the chaos in Alexandria, with Bethesda, when he gets a cryptic message from his former tutor and friend, Antipater. Now in Ephesus, as part of Mithridates' entourage, Antipater seems to think that his life is in imminent danger.

To rescue him, Gordianus concocts a daring, even foolhardy, scheme to go "behind enemy lines" and bring Antipater to safety. But there are powerful, and deadly forces, at work here, which have their own plans for Gordianus. Not entirely sure whether he's a player or a pawn, Gordianus must unravel the mystery behind the message if he's to save himself and the people he holds most dear.

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Review:

The Saylor hallmarks are meticulous recreation of Rome's grimy bustling streets and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters (The Sunday Times)

A compelling storyteller, with a striking talent for historical reconstruction (Times Literary Supplement)

With its expert mix of comedy and tragedy, Wrath may be Saylor's most thought-provoking work, a book that shows sympathy for all while asking us to ponder mankind's seemingly limitless capacity to do terrible things (USA Today)

Book Description:

Gordianus the Finder returns in another thrilling mystery set in Ancient Rome

About this edition

• Publisher: Constable
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1472101995
• ISBN 13: 9781472101990
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320