Description
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 conspiracy, where neither citizen nor slave can be trusted to speak the truth. But even Gordianus is not prepared for the spectacularly dangerous fireworks that attend the resolution of this ugly, delicate case...
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.
About the Author
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
How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novel. Sunday Times Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking, his writing enthrals. -- Ruth Rendell Wonderfully clever. New York Times Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Publishers Weekly Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal. San Fransisco Chronicle Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. Derek Jacobi Sweeping and marvellously evocative. Booklist Remarkable...classical historical mystery, in every sense. Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781849016056
Author Steven Saylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 35mm
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.
About the Author
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
How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novel. Sunday Times Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking, his writing enthrals. -- Ruth Rendell Wonderfully clever. New York Times Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Publishers Weekly Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal. San Fransisco Chronicle Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. Derek Jacobi Sweeping and marvellously evocative. Booklist Remarkable...classical historical mystery, in every sense. Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781849016056
Author Steven Saylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 35mm
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