The House of Vestals by Steven Saylor
It is ancient Rome, and Gordianus the Finder has a knack for finding trouble. Known to many as the one man in the ancient world who can both keep a secret and uncover one, Gordianus lays bare some of his most intriguing and compelling adventures.The House of the Vestals collects nine of the award-winning stories of Gordianus the Finder by critically acclaimed, bestselling author Steven Saylor. Filling in some of the gaps between novels, this delightful collection of unique and unforgettable mysteries is Saylor at his finest--revealing the intrigues in the secret history of Rome.In Little Caesar and the Pirates, Gordianus must act as a go-between for kidnappers, but he begins to wonder who is really being held hostage. In The Alexandrian Cat, a mischievous girl and a tell-tale sneeze reveal an ingenious plot of murder and thievery. In The House of the Vestals, blackmail goes horribly wrong, and there is no one to take the blame. These stories and more make up an engrossing collection of finely wrought mystery tales with all the suspense and craft that are the trademark of Saylor's work.
Steven Saylor has had a lifelong fascination with ancient Rome, from the drive-in movies of his boyhood (Cleopatra, Spartacus, Ben-Hur) to his degree in history from the University of Texas, and through his appearances on the History Channel as an expert on Roman politics and life. He is the author of nine previous volumes in the Roma Sub Rosa series, most recently A Mist of Prophecies, as well as the mystery thrillers A Twist at the End and Have You Seen Dawn? He divides his time between Berkeley, California and Austin, Texas.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312154448 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312154445 |
| Title | The House of Vestals |
| Author | Steven Saylor |
| Series | Roma Sub Rosa Ser |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
| Year published | 1997-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 260 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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