Synopsis
In Rome, in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is hired by Cicero, a brilliant and ambitious young orator about to defend his first case, to investigate a wealthy farmer accused of the murder of his father, in a novel based on an actual case
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"Gripping...a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail." - "Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette" on "Roman Blood" "Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist." - "The Boston Globe" on "A Murder on the Appian Way"" ""Engrossing...contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended." - "Booklist" on "Roman Blood"
“Gripping...a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail.” – "Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette" on "Roman Blood"
“Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist.” – "The Boston Globe" on "A Murder on the Appian Way"
" "“Engrossing...contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended.” – "Booklist" on "Roman Blood"
"Gripping...a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail." - "Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette" on "Roman Blood"
"Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist." - "The Boston Globe" on "A Murder on the Appian Way"
" ""Engrossing...contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended." - "Booklist" on "Roman Blood"
Gripping a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail. "Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette on Roman Blood"
Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist. "The Boston Globe on A Murder on the Appian Way"
Engrossing contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended. "Booklist on Roman Blood""
Gripping a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail. Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette on Roman Blood
Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist. The Boston Globe on A Murder on the Appian Way
Engrossing contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended. Booklist on Roman Blood
""Gripping...a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail." --Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette on Roman Blood
"Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist." --The Boston Globe on A Murder on the Appian Way
"Engrossing...contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended." --Booklist on Roman Blood
Book Description
The highly regarded first book in Steven Saylor's Gordianus series which is being reissued with brand new covers to tie-in with the highly successful look of Roma and Empire.
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Signed by author. Second impression. Slight spine tilt with slightly bumped top and bottom of spine. Page ends are slightly soiled. Dust jacket has several small tears and is scuffed and a bit soiled on spine. Gordianus is hired by the great orator and advocate Cicero in 80 BC. Like several novels in the series, this one is based on a trial oration by Cicero, in this case In Defence of Sextus Roscius of Ameria (Pro Sexto Roscio Amerino). Keywords: Gordianus the Finder, Mystery, Rome, Roma Sub Rosa. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 067279
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