The Throne of Caesar

This elegant novel brings Saylor’s much-loved Roma Sub Rosa series to a triumphant close, painting a vivid portrait of society, politics and the arts during the Republic’s dying days * Sunday Express * For more than 25 years, the most reliably entertaining and well-researched novels about the ancient world have been Steven Saylor’s tales of the Roman proto-detective Gordianus the Finder. The Throne of Caesar brings the series to a satisfying conclusion [and offers] a new, compelling perspective on familiar historic events. * Sunday Times * What can you do, as a novelist, with the most famous murder in history? That Steven Saylor has taken up the challenge in full may explain why he has fair claim to be our greatest living historical novelist. – Richard Blake Writing a detective story about one of the most famous murders in history is no easy feat, but Saylor carries it off with characteristic brilliance. Over the course of sixteen books, he has made this era his own, constructing a detailed and dynamic portrait of Republican Rome in its dying days – Ian Ross Saylor’s scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals * Ruth Rendell * With its expert mix of comedy and tragedy, Wrath may be Saylor’s most thought-provoking work, a book that shows sympathy for all while asking us to ponder mankind’s seemingly limitless capacity to do terrible things * USA Today * A compelling storyteller, with a striking talent for historical reconstruction – Mary Beard The Saylor hallmarks are meticulous recreation of Rome’s grimy bustling streets and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters * The Sunday Times *

Steven Saylor is the author of the internationally bestselling historical novels Roma and Empire (which precede Dominus), as well as the acclaimed Roma Sub Rosa series of historical mystery novels featuring Gordianus the Finder, beginning with Roman Blood. His fascination with the ancient world began in childhood when he saw the 1963 movie Cleopatra at a drive-in theater, and continued through his education in history and Classics at the University of Texas as Austin. His first trip to Rome was a life-changing event that propelled him into his 30-year career as a historical novelist. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages, and book tours have taken to many countries, including the U.K. He has appeared on the History channel as an expert on Roman politics and daily life. With Rick Solomon, his husband of 45 years, he divides his time between Berkeley, California and Austin, Texas.

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