A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome by saylor, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylor s other books. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. The highly regarded first book in steven saylors 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 is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. A mystery of ancient rome audiobook by steven saylor. Roman blood by steven saylor gordianus is a private investigator, called a finder, working around 50 b. Roman blood novels of ancient rome 9780312383244 by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roman blood. Roman blood by steven saylor, 9781849016056, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Roman blood book by steven saylor half price books marketplace. Steven has also written contemporary standalone titles.
It is the first book in his roma sub rosa series of mystery novels set in the final decades of the roman republic. 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. Book 2 of the five book backlog is roman blood by steven saylor. Steven saylor s historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. Roman blood by steven saylor introduces gordianus, a type of philip marlowe of the ancient world. Over the next two years, robinson will publish the whole series five novels to date in the uk. The highly regarded first book in steven saylors gordianus series which is being reissued with brand new covers to tiein with the highly successful look of. The author of compelling historical fiction and mysteries, steven saylor is best known for his roma sub rosa series, starring the detective gordianus the finder during the time of julius caesar and cleopatra. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics.
Saylor tends to do an excellent job, in fact, with all his characters, as well as an excellent job evoking the sights and sounds of ancient rome. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and. 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.
In the seven wonders, 18yearold gordianus embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. From the arrival of an articulate slave on the doorstep of sleuth gordianus to the riveting recreation of an actual oration by cicero, saylors remarkable first novel. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned. A novel of ancient rome saylor, steven isbn 0312972962 94. The novel has remained in print continuously ever since. A novel of ancient rome volume 1 of novels of ancient rome volume 1 of roma sub rosa, steven saylor st. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. Roman blood by saylor, steven used books and rare books.
The series takes place in ancient rome as im hoping all yall could have figured out from the thumbnail of the cover up there. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Steven saylor is the author of the roma sub rosa series of historical mysteries featuring gordianus the finder, set in the ancient rome of cicero, caesar, and cleopatra. Roman blood roma sub rosa, book 1 by steven saylor book cover, description, publication history.
From the arrival of an articulate slave on the doorstep of sleuth gordianus to the riveting recreation of an actual oration by cicero, saylors remarkable first novel takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Historical novel society what a fabulous tale steven saylor has woven from the terrible events that king mithradates set in motion in 88 bc. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Saylor has aquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist. A novel of ancient rome the roma sub rosa series book 1 ebook. The plot of roman blood is unexpectedly complex and has a neat twist at the end. I feel that saylor is a better writer than davis, but i read davis more. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome saylor, steven isbn 0312972962 174 copies separate roman blood. Roman blood by steven saylor, 9781849016056, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Roman blood is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by minotaur books in 1991. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Roman blood, the first of steven saylors sub rosa series of novels, introduces gordianus the finder and his family, fictional characters who become increasingly memorable and claim a hold on our affections and sympathetic concern as they interact throughout the series with many famous historical characters, julius caesar, pompey the great. Cicero is defending sextus ruscius a roman citizen farmer from the province ameria. Roman blood book by steven saylor half price books. The boston globe on a murder on the appian way engrossingcontains all the elements that an entertaining mystery and also provides a view of life in ancient rome.
The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. Roman blood by steven saylor books hachette australia. Steven spoke at a fundraiser to build a new library on the site of the saylor hotel blowing off steam at barton springs in austin, august 2001. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome saylor, steven isbn 031238324x 206 copies separate roman blood saylor, steven isbn 0804110395 180 copies separate roman blood. Roman blood by saylor, steven seller books again, inc. Roman blood by steven saylor was first published october 15, 1991, by st. See all books authored by steven saylor, including down these strange streets, and roma.
Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book, an impressive feat for a murder mystery writer. Pages turn easily in his work, and the book is hard to put down. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. My first observation is that saylor writes exquisitely.
He has also written a series of prequels called the seven wonders, as well as other books and autobiographical essays. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma and its followup, empire. Apr 15, 2008 steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma and its followup, empire. Find roman blood novels of ancient rome 9780312383244 by saylor, steven. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied. Roman blood 2000 read online free book by steven saylor. A prequel to his epic roma sub rosa series, the seven wonders follows series star gordianus the finder as an 18yearold traveling the mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. Steven saylor is undeniably knowledgeable about life in ancient rome, and in gordianus the finder, saylor has created an interesting and sympathetic character. Apr 07, 2011 buy roman blood gordianus the finder 1 roma sub rosa by steven saylor isbn. Elena asks that you come to the house of swans at once. Buy a cheap copy of roman blood book by steven saylor.
Chilling on lake lbj, august 2005 with roman legionnaires in kensington high street, london, july 1999 on the steps of his boyhood library in goldthwaite, texas, in november 2007. From the arrival of an articulate slave on the doorstep of sleuth gordianus to the riveting recreation of an actual oration by cicero, saylor s remarkable first novel takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. Editions of roman blood by steven saylor goodreads. Roman blood book one of the roma sub rosa series by steven saylor centers around the real life patricide trial of a country farmer by the name of sextus roscius. Steven saylors engrossing series of popular novels centered around. Steven saylor books list of books by author steven saylor.
This series is rich with history and historical figures. Roman blood, the first of steven saylor s sub rosa series of novels, introduces gordianus the finder and his family, fictional characters who become increasingly memorable and claim a hold on our affections and sympathetic concern as they interact throughout the series with many famous historical characters, julius caesar, pompey the great. He has been with his partner richard since 1976, splitting their time between california and texas. Below is a list of steven saylors books in order of when they were originally published. His words melt like butter over a readers appetite. Steven saylors historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. 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. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client innocent. Saylor has also written some general roman historical but i found the first one boring and i dont believe i finished it. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. Saylors the seven wonders and raiders of the nile combine with this latest to establish him as the undisputed master of the roman historical mystery. A mystery by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the. Buy roman blood gordianus the finder 1 roma sub rosa by steven saylor isbn. Steven saylor became a published author in 1990 with his debut novel roman blood. A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros orations roman blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history. Roman blood and arms of nemesis in paperback and the most. I thought the series really took off after the first few books as gordianuss family expands. This title began my recent reading foray into steven saylors books. Roman blood, the first of steven saylors sub rosa series of novels, introduces gordianus the finder and his family, fictional characters who become increasingly memorable and claim a hold on our affections and sympathetic concern as they interact throughout the series with many famous historical characters, julius caesar, pompey the great, marc antony, cicero, and spartacus being the best known. However, i find scott harrison to be a poor choice to read any stories, except perhaps some of the audible kids titles. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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