Roman blood is the first book in the series called the roma sub rosa series, meaning the secret events of rome. He studied history at the university of texas at austin. I cant imagine this was on purpose, but once i got that picture in my. Steven spoke at a fundraiser to build a new library on the site of the saylor hotel blowing off steam at barton springs in austin, august 2001. Roman blood roma sub rosa, book 1 by steven saylor book cover, description, publication history. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Roman blood roma sub rosa, book 1 by steven saylor. Roman blood and arms of nemesis in paperback and the most. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma and its followup, empire.
Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of. Over the next two years, robinson will publish the whole series five novels to date in the uk. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio. His client is a wealthy farmer, one sextus roscius of the town of ameria, who stands accused of the most unforgivable act in ancient rome. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. The roman sub rosa historical mystery series written by steven saylor consists of a total of 12 novels published between the years 1991 and 2004. If the book has a draw back it is that it should probably be two books at least. Steven saylor is the author of the roma sub rosa series of historical mysteries featuring gordianus the finder, set in the ancient rome of cicero, caesar, and cleopatra.
Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of novels set in ancient rome. Listen to roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Browse audiobooks written by steven saylor sorted by. It is the first book in his roma sub rosa series of mystery novels set in the final decades of the roman republic. Steven saylor became a published author in 1990 with his debut novel roman blood.
Editions of roman blood by steven saylor goodreads. Roman blood roman blood audiobook, by steven saylor. Steven saylors historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on. He paints excellent pictures of ancient rome and his take on the important events in roman history is refreshingly candid. Roman blood by steven saylor overdrive rakuten overdrive. Over the next two years, robinson will publish the whole. Time to meet another pioneering roman detective, this one operating some decades earlier than lindsey. The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history. Below is a list of steven saylor s books in order of when they were originally published. Roman blood audiobook by steven saylor 9781483064017. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and.
Chilling on lake lbj, august 2005 with roman legionnaires in kensington high street, london, july 1999 on the steps of his boyhood library in goldthwaite, texas, in november 2007. Buy roman blood gordianus the finder 1 roma sub rosa by steven saylor isbn. A mystery by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Enjoy this new audio cd performance gift quality for your home and library. I did not care for the narrator of this at all but steven saylors writing is so good, so crisp and clean. Roman blood by steven saylor books hachette australia.
Browse audiobooks written by steven saylor sorted by best. Roman blood, the first of steven saylor s sub rosa series of novels, introduces gordianus the finder and his family, fictional characters who become increasingly memorable and claim a hold on our affections and sympathetic concern as they interact throughout the series with many famous historical characters, julius caesar, pompey the great. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned. A mystery of ancient rome audible audiobook unabridged steven saylor author, scott harrison narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Steven has also written contemporary standalone titles. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book. Buy a cheap copy of roman blood book by steven saylor. Strong, good writing can overcome a mediocre audio book. Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient rome have garnered acclaim the world over. The highly regarded first book in steven saylors gordianus series which is being reissued with brand new covers to tiein with the highly successful look of roma and empire a thrilling puzzle from the ancient. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client. The series revolves around the activities of the main. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma.
Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. The series is noted for its historical authenticity. A mystery of ancient rome audiobook by steven saylor. Roman blood book by steven saylor 8 available editions. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknown young advocate and orator, cicero.
Steven saylor is undeniably knowledgeable about life in ancient rome, and in gordianus the finder, saylor has created an interesting and sympathetic character. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 b. Steven saylor s historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. Steven saylor audiobooks collection 18 unabridged books. However, i find scott harrison to be a poor choice to read any stories, except perhaps some of the audible kids titles. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics.
A prequel to his epic roma sub rosa series, the seven wonders follows series star gordianus the finder as an 18yearold traveling the mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book, an impressive feat for a murder mystery writer. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics saylors bestknown work is his. He has been with his partner richard since 1976, splitting their time between california and texas. Roman blood by steven saylor, 9781849016056, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylors other books. Apr 07, 2011 buy roman blood gordianus the finder 1 roma sub rosa by steven saylor isbn. The time span he covers causes him to have to travel lightly over over a lot of the topic. Roman blood is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by minotaur books in 1991. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknow. The series revolves around the activities of the main protagonist, gordianus the finder, who is a private detective during the time of 56 bc in ancient rome. Read roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Roma sub rosa is a series of mystery novels by steven saylor set in, and populated by noteworthy denizens of, ancient rome. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknown young advocate and orator. I did not care for the narrator of this at all but steven saylors writing. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. His client is a wealthy farmer, one sextus roscius. Roman blood book one of the roma sub rosa series by steven saylor centers around the real life patricide trial of a country farmer by the name of sextus roscius. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel.