South of Rome on the Gulf of Puteoli stands the splendid villa of Marcus Crassus, Rome's wealthiest citizen. When the estate overseer is murdered, Crasus concludes that the deed was done by two missing slaves, who have probably run off to join the Spartacus Slave Revolt. Unless they are found within five days, Crassus vows to massacre his remaining ninety-nine slaves. To Gordianus the Finder falls the fateful task of resolving this riddle from Hades. In a house filled with secrets, the truth is slow to emerge and Gordianus realizes that the labyrinthine path he has chosen just may lead to his own destruction.
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'Compulsively entertaining' New York Times 'A marvellously authentic slice of antiquity that will serve as a savoury treat for fans both of mystery and historical fiction' Booklist 'Sensuoulsy written...........spellbinding' Publishers Weekly
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I am currently reading my way through this marvellous series of books, this being the second (following 'Roman Blood') The Ancient Roman detective Gordianus the Finder travels south from Rome to the Cup of Italy, playground of the seriously wealthy, in order to solve a murder for which two slaves have been blamed. I was not disappointed with this after really enjoying the first novel. The books contain a wealth of factual historical information which is interwoven with the fiction. These are not dry historical tomes, but easy to read enjoyable 'whodunnits' which educate and entertain in equal quantities. A fast paced mystery from a superb writer.
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Arms of Nemesis is another in Saylor's Gordianus the Finder series. This one addresses the issue of Roman slavery, and Gordianus' attitudes to it while working for Marcus Crassus at his country villa solving a murder. It brings in Sparticus' slave revolt to give the social aspect of the book focus, so that while you are reading another gripping detective book, there is also the other thought provoking side. The mystery itself has the usual twists and turns, and although there is a great deal of scholarly research that is obviously behind all the details, Arms of Nemesis is incredibly easy to read. What more could you want from a book?
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Although superficially similar to the Falco series by Lindsey Davis, I found this book to be much superior.
To me, Gordianus is the more real character of the two - more human, more fallible, less of a wise cracking smart arse. Okay, so the book wasn't as funny (although there is wit) but it seemed to be a richer novel because of this.
The sights and sounds of Roman life are graphically detailed - perhaps a little too much in the scenes set on a galley - the author has obviously done stacks of research, but he wears it lightly, and facts aren't crammed in at the expense of plot.
I'll be searching out more by this author!
To me, Gordianus is the more real character of the two - more human, more fallible, less of a wise cracking smart arse. Okay, so the book wasn't as funny (although there is wit) but it seemed to be a richer novel because of this.
The sights and sounds of Roman life are graphically detailed - perhaps a little too much in the scenes set on a galley - the author has obviously done stacks of research, but he wears it lightly, and facts aren't crammed in at the expense of plot.
I'll be searching out more by this author!
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I brought the books in paperback version initially, now I've got them on my kindle. Great story lines and a rip roaring read, you feel you're part of Roman history. Read more
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Great historical fiction
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Annoying errors
I am enjoying the book and getting near the end. Two slight mistakes jarred, firstly the Roman narrator describes a colour as "Magenta",this came into use at the end of the 19th... Read more
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another great read
Yet again Steven Saylor delivers a well written intriguing plot. A trip down the coast this time, Spartacus lurking over all, and a suitably intricate murder, Gordianus style.
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Arms of Nemesis
This is the second of Saylor's 'Roma sub Rosa' books, about Gordianus the Finder, the Ancient Roman detective. Read more
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Greed, Power and Slaughter !
I have to admit that when it comes to reading books in a series, I am one of those people who tend to get, save or collect a few and then read them all in a row in order to get... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2008 by Mr. R. Coleman
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Another great book in the series
I am currently reading this series having read and really enjoyed Roma (also a great book)and am enjoying this series as much, I prefered Arms of Nemesis to Roman Blood, I felt... Read more
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Second Book in the Sub Rosa Series
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