- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Constable; 1st edition, edition (25 Sep 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1854879723
- ISBN-13: 978-1854879721
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,056,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny."--"The New York Times Book Review" "Saylor is skilled at spinning a tale out of unlikely historical sources . . . literate, humane, and dramatic."--"The Boston Globe""" "In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome--both glorious and grimy--is revived."--"Seattle Times""" "Really excellent . . . an enthralling re-creation of time and place, fascinating storytelling."--Sir Derek Jacobi
"As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand."--"Kirkus Reviews
""Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail."--"Booklist
""The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history."--"Publishers Weekly" "Imaginative . . . Saylor's style is smooth . . . An Absorbing look at a time when men tried to rule themselves wisely and failed."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
"In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome-both glorious and grimy-is revived."--"Seattle Times" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"As always, Saylor sketches the real-life historical background with a masterly hand."--"Kirkus Reviews
""Saylor meticulously resurrects ancient Rome, providing another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder. . . . Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail."--"Booklist
""The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history."--"Publishers Weekly" "Imaginative . . . Saylor's style is smooth . . . An Absorbing look at a time when men tried to rule themselves wisely and failed."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
"In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome-both glorious and grimy-is revived."--"Seattle Times" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"'Remarkable.. a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue' Publishers Weekly 'Will delight readers in virtually every page.... Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist' Boston Globe 'The remarkably vivid and finely etched historical background at once roots the characters firmly in their time and brings them alive for our own' Kirkus Reviews"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format: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
Format: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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Excellent Work
Cutting to the chase this is an excellent piece of work - well researched, well written and completely believable. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Iphidaimos
A gripping murder mystery, with political twists - 2000 years ago
My first book by Stephen Saylor and it will not be the last. I have sped through this articulate and gripping mystery with hardly a put down of the book. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Keith Lawson
Still good, though not one of his best
As usual, the characters are great and the sense of place and time very genuine. This toddled along quite nicely, though the endless diffeent intrepretations of the battle/ambush... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by John Hopper
Fifth Book in a Captivating Series
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began at an early age. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. Read more
Published on 21 May 2007 by J. Chippindale
Fifth Book in a Captivating Series
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began at an early age. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. Read more
Published on 21 May 2007 by J. Chippindale
Fifth Book in a Captivating Series
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began at an early age. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2006 by J. Chippindale
much better than Lindsey Davis
Steven Saylor takes a very different tack from Lindsey Davis in his Roman series and bases it quite closely on historical events. Read more
Published on 16 May 2006 by Roman Clodia
fun way to learn about Roman History
I found this book really good fun to read and informative at the same time. I liked the fact that the tale related to characters who really existed and events that really did... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001
The weakest of the series, but still worth reading.
I found this book a bit too dry, the characters didn't come to life like they do in the other books. However, it was still worth reading.
Published on 3 Sep 2000
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