Roman Blood: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Steven Saylor

Apr 2007 · Novels of Ancient Rome Book 1 · Sold by Minotaur Books

About this ebook

In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on a case involving the savage murder of the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius. Charged with the murder is Sextus's son, greed being the apparent motive. The punishment, rooted deep in Roman tradition, is horrific beyond imagining.

The case becomes a political nightmare when Gordianus's investigation takes him through the city's raucous, pungent streets and deep into rural Umbria. Now, one man's fate may threaten the very leaders of Rome itself.

Ratings and reviews

This book is not only a great story but also has the lives of people in the classical period very well detailed. It is a great mystery / detective book. Loved it.

Intelligent historical mystery. Don't miss this one if you are a fan of based-on-fact fiction. Excellent read.

Excellent historical novel!

About the author

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 follow-up, Empire. He has appeared as an on-air expert on Roman history and life on The History Channel. Saylor was born in Texas and graduated with high honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and classics. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas.