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by StevenSaylor (Author)

Synopsis

A story of murder and duplicity during the Roman civil war featuring Gordianus the Finder. Caesar and his troops have crossed teh Rubicon and ar marching on Rome. Pompey his rival, is preparing to flee south with his loyal troops, leaving the city unguarded and ungoverned. Before Pompey leaves Rome, however, his cousiin and protege is found dead, garotted in Gordianus's garden. Enraged, Pompey demands that Gordianus discover and name the killer. With one son a trusted aide of Caesar and his son-in-law held as hostage by Pompey, Gordianus faces a personal crisis: he must learn the secrets of the dead man and reveal a murderer to protect his own family from being crushed by the opposing forces that will forever change the Roman world.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 21 Jul 2011

ISBN 10: 1849016143
ISBN 13: 9781849016148
Book Overview: A brand new cover style to bring a whole new audience to the Gordianus series.

Media Reviews
The Saylor hallmarks are...meticulous recreation of Rome's grimy bustling streets...and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters. * The Sunday Times *
A compelling (and sometimes very funny) story teller, with a striking talent for historical reconstruction. * Times Literary Supplement *
The ending springs a genuine surprise on the reader. * The Independent *
Author Bio
Steven Saylor is the author of the internationally acclaimed Roma sub Rosa series which is published in over 20 languages. Saylor divides his time between homes in Austin, Texas, and Berkeley, California. Visit his website www.stevensaylor.com