A man is who so singleminded, so content with his own theories that he’ll condemn a hundred people to promote his own ambitions while ignoring the truth. Saylor sets this tale of ancient Rome beautifully, making me believe I’m there - I can feel the breeze off the sea, the warmth of the baths, taste the food, and fear a man with the power to destroy. He has a son, for one, who follows Gordianus through life - rolling his eyes - even as we follow Gordianus around as he detects - a fascinating education in the politics of the day, slave interactions, the day’s rituals and expectations, and the basics of it apply to today as well. It’s years after Roman Blood, 1, and much has changed in Gordinaus’ life. Second in the Roma Sub Rosa history mystery series set in Ancient Rome at a time when Spartacus is raging through the countryside, terrifying the populace and revolving around Gordianus, a Finder, who brings his son, Eco, along. Other books by this author which I have reviewed include Seven Wonders, Catilina's Riddle, The Venus Throw, The House of the Vestals, A Murder on the Appian Way, Rubicon, Last Seen in Massilia, A Mist of Prophecies It is part of the Roma Sub Rosa #2 series and is a historical mystery in eBook edition that was published by Minotaur Books on Januand has 340 pages. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review.
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