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Steven saylor is an american author of historical novels. 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. Steven saylor became a published author in 1990 with his debut novel roman blood. The series revolves around the activities of the main. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylors other books.
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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. 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 saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned. Published february 15th 2000 by minotaur books first published 1991. Steven has also written contemporary standalone titles. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio. Roman blood is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by minotaur books in 1991. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book, an impressive feat for a murder mystery writer. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor.
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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. 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. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylor s other books. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. Roman blood audiobook by steven saylor 9781483064017. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. He has been with his partner richard since 1976, splitting their time between california and texas. Steven saylor audiobooks collection 18 unabridged books. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. Buy roman blood book online at best prices in india on. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on.
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