Arms of Nemesis
$29.88
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
20 November 2007
Summary
South of Rome on the Gulf of Puteoli stands the splendid villa of Marcus Crassus, Rome’s wealthiest citizen. When the estate overseer is murdered, Crassus concludes that the deed was done by two missing slaves, who have probably run off to join the Spartacus Slave Revolt. Unless they are found within five days, Crassus vows to massacre his remaining ninety-nine slaves.
To Gordianus the Finder falls the fateful task of resolving this riddle from Hades. In a house filled with secrets, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849016131 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1849016135 |
| Author: | Steven Saylor |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 20 November 2007 |
| Weight: | 359g |
| Dimensions: | 134mm x 200mm x 29mm |
| Series: | Roma Sub Rosa |
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Compulsively entertaining
Compulsively entertaining - New York Times
A marvellously authentic slice of antiquity that will serve as a savoury treat for fans both of mystery and historical fiction - BooklistThe best of two genres: a faithful and breezy historical novel and an entertaining whodunit. - New York TimesSensuoulsy written………..spellbinding - Publishers WeeklyAbout 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 as well has his epic novels of the Roman Empire, Roma and Empire. He lives in Berkeley, California.
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