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Steven Saylor (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Robinson Publishing (25 Sep 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 185487974X
ISBN-13: 978-1854879745
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 821,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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A perfect blend of mystery and history from the bestselling author of Roma and Empire. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Excellent!, 17 Mar 2000

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping crime novel that explores Ancient Roman society, 18 Aug 2001

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A rewarding read, 4 Jun 2006

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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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Arms of Nemesis
This is the second of Saylor's 'Roma sub Rosa' books, about Gordianus the Finder, the Ancient Roman detective. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Steve D

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

Published on 21 Nov 2008 by Mrs. J. E. Winder

5.0 out of 5 stars Second Book in the Sub Rosa Series

Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began in his childhood. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. Read more

Published on 17 May 2007 by J. Chippindale

5.0 out of 5 stars Second Book in the Sub Rosa Series
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began in his childhood. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. Read more

Published on 18 Dec 2006 by J. Chippindale

4.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book
I also followed Roman Blood with this one. Surprisingly this is set several years later. It is once again excellently written with a good detailed description of roman culture and... Read more

Published on 6 Dec 2006 by Good Books

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as Roman Blood (i.e. very good)
After finishing Roman Blood I immediately started Arms of Nemesis and liked it as much. Not set in Rome but in the south of Italy, Gordianus is faced with another mystery and gets... Read more

Published on 1 Jan 2006 by Didier

5.0 out of 5 stars Saylor is one of the gods of the pantheon.
What makes Gordianus such a comfortably accessible, loveable rogue of a character? Numerous protagonists throughout the history of the literate word have surely grasped more... Read more

Published on 24 Mar 2001

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