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Mist of Prophecies
Steven Saylor
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One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insane, and with no memory of her past Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - had been reputed to possess the true gift of prophecy. For such a gift there are many in Rome who would pay handsomely...or resort to murder. Cassandra had been the confidante of the rich and powerful, until she fell victim to vicious killer. Obsessed with Cassandra and her mystery, Gordianus begins to investigate. As the citizens of Rome nervously await news of ... Read more
One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insane, and with no memory of her past Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - had been reputed to possess the true gift of prophecy. For such a gift there are many in Rome who would pay handsomely...or resort to murder. Cassandra had been the confidante of the rich and powerful, until she fell victim to vicious killer. Obsessed with Cassandra and her mystery, Gordianus begins to investigate. As the citizens of Rome nervously await news of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Robinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Roma Sub Rosa
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845292423
SKU
V9781845292423
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About Steven Saylor
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began in childhood. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he has now completed numerous novels featuring Gordianus the Finder. He lives in Berkeley, California.
Reviews for Mist of Prophecies
How wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of the novel.
Sunday Times
Readers will find his work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched....this is entertainment of the first order.
Washington Post
Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of ... Read more
Sunday Times
Readers will find his work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched....this is entertainment of the first order.
Washington Post
Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of ... Read more