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Roman Blood
Steven Saylor
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Description for Roman Blood
Paperback. 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. Series: Roma Sub Rosa. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 129 x 46. Weight in Grams: 402.
A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in Cicero's Orations - Roman Blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. On an unseasonably warm spring morning in 80BC, Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate and orator preparing his first important case. His client is Umbrian landowner, Sextus Roscius, accused of the unforgivable: the murder of his own father. Gordianus agrees to investigate the crime - in a society fire with deceit, betrayl and ... Read more
A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in Cicero's Orations - Roman Blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. On an unseasonably warm spring morning in 80BC, Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate and orator preparing his first important case. His client is Umbrian landowner, Sextus Roscius, accused of the unforgivable: the murder of his own father. Gordianus agrees to investigate the crime - in a society fire with deceit, betrayl and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Roma Sub Rosa
Condition
New
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849016056
SKU
V9781849016056
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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 Roman Blood
Remarkable...classical historical mystery, in every sense.
Kirkus Reviews
Sweeping and marvellously evocative.
Booklist
Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling.
Derek Jacobi
Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal.
San Fransisco Chronicle
Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with ... Read more
Kirkus Reviews
Sweeping and marvellously evocative.
Booklist
Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling.
Derek Jacobi
Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal.
San Fransisco Chronicle
Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with ... Read more