Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

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...

How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novelSunday 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

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.

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ISBN 13	9781849016056
ISBN 10	1849016054
Title	Roman Blood
Author	Steven Saylor
Series	Roma Sub Rosa
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2011-04-07
Number of pages	384
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