- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Robinson Publishing; New edition edition (9 July 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1854878913
- ISBN-13: 978-1854878915
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 793,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The year is 52BC, and Rome is in turmoil. Rival gangs prowl the streets as Publius Clodius, a high born populist politician, and his arch-enemy, Tito Milo, fight to control the consular elections. But when Clodius is murdered on the Appian Way and Milo is accused of the crime, the city explodes with riots and arson.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful storytelling,
By Menelaus "Menelaus" (Essex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Murder on the Appian Way (Paperback)
I am a massive fan of this series and "A Murder on the Appian Way" is my favourite book of the lot. I have always had an interest in Roman matters and was previously familiar with the likes of Caesar, Pompey, Crassus, Cicero etc, but this book, and the series in general, has introduced me to a number of other, fascinating figures of the late republic, such as Publius Clodius, his infamous sister Clodia, Titus Annius Milo and Marcus Caelius. I have found myself reading up on these "secondary" characters since I began reading Saylor's novels, so my (limited) education on late Republican Rome has benefitted! Saylor always keeps us guessing as to where his sympathies, and those of his narrator, Gordianus, lie (unlike, for example, Coleen McCullough, who spoils her "Masters of Rome" series with her obvious unconditional worship of Caesar) but his portrayal of the gruff and charmless Milo probably leaves most readers siding with the dandyish Clodius. Saylor's books are perfect reading for holidays sitting in the Italian sun with a glass of Chianti!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great - but read Roman Blood first,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Murder on the Appian Way (Paperback)
Gordianus continues his career as things hot up in Rome (literally). Those who expect they'd like Cornwellian/Rendell/Dexter mystery set in a Roman setting with Conwell's medical detail replaced with historical material will not be disappointed. Start the 6 (excluding House of the Vestals) book series with Roman Blood and work forward.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed Bag,
By Dave Redshaw (Spain) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Murder on the Appian Way (Roma Sub Rosa) (Paperback)
Having read the previous books in the series I found this one to be a little disappointing at times and a touch too long. The events seemed to drag on for quite some time with various descriptions of the plot not really leading anywhere, but maybe I'm just being too picky as the others are so good. At times I was wishing I could get to another part of the story where something was actually going to happen, and at others I felt as though I couldn't put it down. So overall a mixed bag, but not enough to put me off getting stuck into the next one.
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