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He studied history at the university of texas at austin. Roman blood by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ancient civilisation of rome has inspired countless representations of its histories, as well as fiction set during that time. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned.
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The roman sub rosa historical mystery series written by steven saylor consists of a total of 12 novels published between the years 1991 and 2004. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylor s other books. The series revolves around the activities of the main protagonist, gordianus the finder, who is a private detective during the time of 56 bc in ancient rome. The highly regarded first book in steven saylor s gordianus series which is being reissued with brand new covers to tiein with the highly successful look of roma and empire a thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros orations roman blood. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. Julius caesar, appointed dictator for life by the roman. It is the first book in his roma sub rosa series of mystery novels set in the final decades of the roman republic. Steven saylor audiobooks collection 18 unabridged books. Over the next two years, robinson will publish the whole series five novels to date in the uk.
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