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The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned. Historical novel society what a fabulous tale steven saylor has woven from the terrible events that king mithradates set in motion in 88 bc. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylor s other books. The highly regarded first book in steven saylor s gordianus series which is being reissued with brand new covers to tiein with the highly successful look of roma and empire a thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros orations roman blood. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome saylor, steven on. Roman blood is the first book in the series called the roma sub rosa series, meaning the secret events of rome. Not exactly what you might call a sackfull of laughs given that ancient rome was a pretty horrible slavebased place but if you have an interest in the roman era reading one of steven saylor s roman novels is like going back there in a time machine.
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Roman blood is the first book in the series called. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor. The gordianus the finder chronological book series by steven saylor includes books the seven wonders, raiders of the nile, wrath of the furies. Roman blood by steven saylor overdrive rakuten overdrive. However, i find scott harrison to be a poor choice to read any stories, except perhaps some of the audible kids titles. Browse steven saylors bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Steven saylor is an american author of historical novels. The series revolves around the activities of the main protagonist, gordianus the finder, who is a private detective during the time of 56 bc in ancient rome.
Steven has also written contemporary standalone titles. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client. Julius caesar, appointed dictator for life by the roman. He has also written a series of prequels called the seven wonders, as well as other books. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on. Steven saylor is undeniably knowledgeable about life in ancient rome, and in gordianus the finder, saylor has created an interesting and sympathetic character. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
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