Roman Blood: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #1) (Paperback)
Other Books in Series
This is book number 1 in the Novels of Ancient Rome series.
- #2: Arms of Nemesis: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #2) (Paperback): $19.99
- #3: Catilina's Riddle: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #3) (Paperback): $24.99
- #4: The Venus Throw: A Mystery of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #4) (Paperback): $22.99
- #5: A Murder on the Appian Way: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #5) (Paperback): $26.99
- #6: The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus the Finder (Novels of Ancient Rome #6) (Paperback): $18.99
- #7: Rubicon: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #7) (Paperback): $22.99
- #8: Last Seen in Massilia: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #8) (Paperback): $18.99
- #9: A Mist of Prophecies: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #9) (Paperback): $22.99
- #10: The Judgment of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #10) (Paperback): $18.99
- #11: A Gladiator Dies Only Once: The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder (Novels of Ancient Rome #11) (Paperback): $18.99
- #12: The Triumph of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #12) (Paperback): $18.99
- #13: The Seven Wonders: A Novel of the Ancient World (Novels of Ancient Rome #13) (Paperback): $18.99
- #14: Raiders of the Nile: A Novel of the Ancient World (Novels of Ancient Rome #14) (Hardcover): Email or call for price
- #15: Wrath of the Furies: A Novel of the Ancient World (Novels of Ancient Rome #15) (Paperback): $17.99
- #16: The Throne of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome #16) (Paperback): $18.99
Description
In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on a case involving the savage murder of the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius. Charged with the murder is Sextus's son, greed being the apparent motive. The punishment, rooted deep in Roman tradition, is horrific beyond imagining.
The case becomes a political nightmare when Gordianus's investigation takes him through the city's raucous, pungent streets and deep into rural Umbria. Now, one man's fate may threaten the very leaders of Rome itself.
About the Author
Steven Saylor is the author of the long running Roma Sub Rosa series featuring Gordianus the Finder, as well as the New York Times bestselling novel, Roma and its follow-up, Empire. He has appeared as an on-air expert on Roman history and life on The History Channel. Saylor was born in Texas and graduated with high honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and classics. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas.
Praise For…
“Gripping…a combination of Hitchcock-style suspense and vivid historical detail.” —Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette on Roman Blood
“Gordinaus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist.” —The Boston Globe on A Murder on the Appian Way
“Engrossing…contains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient Rome. Highly recommended.” —Booklist on Roman Blood