| Item 9780312383244$1.99 - $16.66 In Rome, in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is hired by Cicero, a brilliant and ambitious young orator about to defend his first case, to investigate a wealthy farmer accused of the murder of his father, in a new edition of the first novel in the best-selling series set in ancient Rome. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
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Roman Blood : A Novel of Ancient Rome, Library Ed... Roma : The Novel of Ancient Rome Ancient Roman Baths in Rome Ancient Basilicas in Rome In Rome, in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is hired by Cicero, a brilliant and ambitious young orator about to defend his first case, to investigate a wealthy farmer accused of the murder of his father, in a new edition of the first novel in the best-selling series set in ancient Rome. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
Rome, 80 B.C. and Cicero is about to conduct his first important case, the defense of well-heeled farmer Sextus Roscius against the charge of killing his hated father. Gordianus the finder, hired by Cicero to dig up evidence, soon learns why the elder Roscius was lured to his death.
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. Roman Blood : A Novel of Ancient Rome General
| ISBN | 9780312383244 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
| Pages | 400 |
| List Price | $15.99 |
| Author | Saylor, Steven |
| Publication Date | 04/15/2008 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 8.25 Inches (US)Width: 5.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 1.25 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 0.78 Pounds (US) |
| Series | Novels of Ancient Rome |
In Rome, in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is hired by Cicero, a brilliant and ambitious young orator about to defend his first case, to investigate a wealthy farmer accused of the murder of his father, in a new edition of the first novel in the best-selling series set in ancient Rome. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
Rome, 80 B.C. and Cicero is about to conduct his first important case, the defense of well-heeled farmer Sextus Roscius against the charge of killing his hated father. Gordianus the finder, hired by Cicero to dig up evidence, soon learns why the elder Roscius was lured to his death.
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. Alae Units of Ancient Rome Rebel Slaves in Ancient Rome Ancient Roman Military Clothing Ancient Roman Musical Instruments  Product Reviews
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