A mystery of ancient Rome. Gordianus, the finder moves to an Etruscan farm. He is asked by Cicero to watch his political rival and provide him with housing should he ask. When Godianus finds a headless corpse in his stables, he is swept into a dangerous mystery.
Very interesting historical mystery, intertwined with real historical figures. Makes Roman times come to life.
A bit too much history and Roman politics, but a very winning protagonist and excellent writing. I'll definitely read others in the series.
When Gordianus the Finder deserts the fierce intrigues of Rome for domesticity on an Etruscan farm, his brilliant patron, the orator Cicero, draws him back with a curious proposal: keep Catilina, Cicero's radical rival, under a watchful eye.
Reluctantly Gordianus complies-and soon, despite himself, becomes attracted by the notorious populist politicain. Could Catalina really be conspiring against the Republic? Or are Cicero's accusations of Catalina's personal depravity and revolutionary plots no more than vicious lies? Yet when Gordianus discovers a headless corpse in his stables, he is suddenly swept into a mystery more dangerous than any he has ever known...
Reluctantly Gordianus complies-and soon, despite himself, becomes attracted by the notorious populist politicain. Could Catalina really be conspiring against the Republic? Or are Cicero's accusations of Catalina's personal depravity and revolutionary plots no more than vicious lies? Yet when Gordianus discovers a headless corpse in his stables, he is suddenly swept into a mystery more dangerous than any he has ever known...
I am listing all the books in Steven Saylor's Rosa sub Roma series except the last one, which is on my wish list! This was a very enjoyable series...well written, educational (at least for me who previously had no interest in ancient Rome) and fun to see the progression of Gordianus the Finder's life.
You may want to order all of them because they're a fast read and, to me anyway, very addictive.
You may want to order all of them because they're a fast read and, to me anyway, very addictive.