A Mist of Prophecies by Steven Saylor - ISBN: 9781845292423
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Seer’s murder unveils deadly secrets that could shatter Rome’s future.

A Mist of Prophecies

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    20 December 2001

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Summary

One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insane, and with no memory of her past, Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - had been reputed to possess the true gift of prophecy. For such a gift there are many in Rome who would pay handsomely…or resort to murder. Cassandra had been the confidante of the rich and powerful, until she fell victim to a vicious killer.

Obsessed with Cassandr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781845292423
ISBN-10:1845292421
Author:Steven Saylor
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Robinson Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:20 December 2001
Weight:299g
Dimensions:196mm x 129mm x 26mm
Series:Roma Sub Rosa
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist.

How wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of the novel. - Sunday Times

Readers will find his work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched….this is entertainment of the first order. - Washington Post

Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist. - Boston Globe

About The Author

Steven Saylor

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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