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The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus the Finder (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1998
Very Entertaining
This a collection of short stories, easy to follow and different from each other. Each describes different aspects of the Roman world, from customs, festivities, beliefs and superstitions.
This book is ideal for students studying English as a Second Language, or any ...
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The Triumph of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008
Gordianus still lives!
After reading many historical novels, I realize that often I do not become as emotionally invested in the characters and their tribulations as in stories placed in contemporary settings. It may be because, to be authentic, the author has to take time out to provide dry ...
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Last Seen in Massilia: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2001
Stellar!
This series is totally superior and this eighth installment is just wonderful! The story is set in Massilia (Marseilles) in 49 B.C. Gordianus and his son-in-law Davis find themselves in Massilia behind a blockade. Massilia had declared for Pompey, and Caesar's ...
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Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Griffin, 2008
Great read
I thought this was a great book, an enjoyable story about the development of Rome and the characters that made the city so historical yet famous today for all of its legends.
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Rubicon: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2000
Rome Panics - - Civil War
In Rubicon, Steven Saylor reveals the diversity of his tales of Gordianus. From the clever investigations of Roman Blood, through the psychological thriller of Catilina's Riddle, to the political struggle of Murder on the Appian Way, Saylor writes "novels of Ancient ...
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Arms of Nemesis: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2001
Excellent Dialogue on Slavery
While a substandard mystery--I honestly couldn't care less who killed the victim--the strength of Arms of Nemesis is in its pervasive dialogue on slavery. After the factotum of a villa owned by Marcus Licinius Crassus is murdered, Gordianus is called in to discover ...
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A Gladiator Dies Only Once: The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Griffin, 2006
9 Stories about the Finder
Saylor has pleased me again with a fairly good portrayal of the Roman world and the limits of investigations into mysteries and crimes. I was slightly disappointed to not see Tiro mentioned more often given the number of guest appearances Cicero made -- the letters of ...
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A Murder on the Appian Way: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1997
I have no problem giving this one five stars.
I must admit that I feel like a "finder" for discovering this series. Gordianus the Finder is a remarkable character. He is clever, but vulnerable, jaded, but a loving father and husband, and he is vividly portrayed by Mr. Saylor. This is an outstanding series, but ...
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A Mist of Prophecies: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2003
Amazing work
Saylor has definately become a master of his art. Each of the characters are so vivid, it is obvious that Saylor treats each with respect and critical thought has been put into view point analysis. The images Saylor uses to bring Rome alive are personal and palpable. ...
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Roman Blood: A Novel of Ancient Rome (Novels of Ancient Rome)
Steven Saylor
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008
Entertaining from first page to last!
I've gotten on an historical kick this year and I found this one to be a favorite. I'm not sure what I liked better; the interesting plot, the characters, or the period detail. All top notch.
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The Judgement of Caesar
Steven Saylor
Robinson Publishing, 2005
Saylor Has Done it Again
The Judgement of Caesar continues the saga of Gordianus the Finder in the same high style of the rest of the Sub-Rosa series. Our sleuth is present at the un-wrapping of Cleopatra and takes the back way to visit the tomb of Alexander. As usual, he unravels many a know ...
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Rome at War: Caesar and his legacy (Essential Histories Specials)
Kate Gilliver, Michael Whitby, ...
Osprey Publishing, 2005
Solid book for begginners
A good book in the Osprey tradition. It basically is 3 books in one from the Osprey publications. Many good maps and outlines of battles. Not as in-depth as some other books, but a great starting place for anyone interested in the Roman war machine
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Past Poisons: An Ellis Peters Memorial Anthology of Historic Crime
IBooks, Inc., 2005
Unimpressive
The name Ellis Peters in the title of the book was clearly meant to lure readers. None of the writers are up to her standards. There is no shame in not being a master but it left me feeling a little cheated. There were a couple of stories that I kinda liked but the ...
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The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits
Running Press, 2003
Great for short story lovers!
For those who love Steven Saylor, you are in for a treat forther into Roman times before Gordanius,the Finder and beyond. For those who have never traveled to ancient Rome or have other favorite "Roman era" authors, you are sure to find them here and maybe some new ...
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Crime Through Time 3 (Crime Through Time)
Berkley, 2000
Grat anthology
Fans of historical mysteries will have a very good time perusing the third collection in an excellent anthology series. Editor Sharyn Newman has accumulated a variety of superb stories that will satisfy most readers with its strong contents. The introduction written ...
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