Steven Saylor's historical mysteries set in ancient Rome and featuring investigator Gordianus the Finder enjoy a widespread following in America. Robinson is publishing the whole series - five novels to date - in the UK.
Steven Saylor's historical mysteries set in ancient Rome and featuring investigator Gordianus the Finder enjoy a widespread following in America. Robi...
But Egypt is a treacherous land, torn apart by the murderous rivalry between Queen Cleopatra and her brother King Ptolemy. Caesar, too, is on his way to Egypt, where his legendary encounter with the goddess- queen will spark a romance that reverberates dow
But Egypt is a treacherous land, torn apart by the murderous rivalry between Queen Cleopatra and her brother King Ptolemy. Caesar, too, is on his way ...
One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insane, and with no memory of her past Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - had been reputed to possess the t
One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insan...
On a cold January evening in 50BC two strangers enter Rome. One is an Egyptian ambassador and the other a eunuch priest. Both are seeking Gordianus the Finder. Now Gordianus begins the most dangerous case of his career.
On a cold January evening in 50BC two strangers enter Rome. One is an Egyptian ambassador and the other a eunuch priest. Both are seeking Gordianus th...
The year is 92BC and Gordianus has just turned eighteen and is about to embark on adventure of a lifetime: a far-flung journey to see the Seven Wonders of the World. Gordianus is not yet called 'The Finder' - that title belongs to his father. But at each of Seven Wonders, wide-eyed Roman encounters a mystery to challenge his powers of deduction.
The year is 92BC and Gordianus has just turned eighteen and is about to embark on adventure of a lifetime: a far-flung journey to see the Seven Wonder...
As civil war between Caesar and Pompey engulfs the Roman world, Gordianus the Finder receives an anonymous message informing him of the death of his son Meto who has been acting as a double agent for Caesar.
As civil war between Caesar and Pompey engulfs the Roman world, Gordianus the Finder receives an anonymous message informing him of the death of his s...
Wonderfully entertaining mystery stories set in the world of the acclaimed ROMA SUB ROSA series. It is the Rome of the Late Republic, and Gordianus the Finder has a knack for finding trouble - and dead bodies.
Wonderfully entertaining mystery stories set in the world of the acclaimed ROMA SUB ROSA series. It is the Rome of the Late Republic, and Gordianus th...
Having obliterated the opposition, Caesar is now dictator for life. In the upcoming celebrations, Vercingetorix the Gaul is scheduled to be executed, as is Arsinoe, the sister of Cleopatra and Cleopatra herself is in Rome on a state visit, trying to convince Caesar to acknowledge their son as his heir. Marc Antony and Caesar are at odds.
Having obliterated the opposition, Caesar is now dictator for life. In the upcoming celebrations, Vercingetorix the Gaul is scheduled to be executed, ...
Gordianus the Finder, an eccentric, philosophical investigator, is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of murdering his own father - an ugly, delicate case that soon produces dangerous fireworks.
Gordianus the Finder, an eccentric, philosophical investigator, is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of murdering his own f...
Gordianus the Finder, an eccentric, philosophical investigator, is hired by Rome's wealthiest citizen to investigate the murder of the overseer of his estate. This story is set against the background of the slave revolt led by Spartacus.
Gordianus the Finder, an eccentric, philosophical investigator, is hired by Rome's wealthiest citizen to investigate the murder of the overseer of his...