A Gladiator Dies Only Once
The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder
$59.09
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
20 November 2008
Summary
Gordianus the Finder, famed detective of Ancient Rome, returns in a riveting of stories. Nine tales of murder and intrigue take him from the seamy streets of Rome to elegant villas on the Bay of Naples, from the spectacular backdrop of a chariot race to a domestic dispute with his Egyptian concubine Bethesda.
In the title story a beautiful Nubian actress begs Gordianus to solve an impossible problem: how can she have just seen her beloved brother in the market place when she had …Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845292348 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1845292340 |
| Author: | Steven Saylor |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 November 2008 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 22mm |
| Series: | Roma Sub Rosa |
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Critics Review
How wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of the novel
Praise for the Roma sub Rosa series: ‘Saylor evokes the ancient world more convincingly than any other writer of his generation.’ - Sunday Times
How wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of the novel - Sunday TimesSaylor’s gifts include authentic historical and topographical backgrounds and… sombre themes set off the brilliant scenery and clever plotting. - Times Literary SupplementAbout The Author
Steven Saylor
Steven Saylor is best known as the author of the ‘Roma sub Rosa’ series set in ancient Rome and featuring Gordianus the Finder. His work has been widely praised for its remarkable accuracy and vivid historical detail as well as for its passion, mystery and intrigue. Steven divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas. His website is at
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