Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals. 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 an american author of historical novels. Pompey and the terrified senate prepare to flee the city. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor roman blood, catilinas riddle, the venus throw, a murder on the appian way, last seen in massilia, arms of nemesis, rubicon, and the house of the vestals by steven saylor. A novel of ancient rome the roma sub rosa series book 5 book 5 of 12. The new novel from the internatinal bestselling author of roma, is set against the background of caesars stupendous quadruple triumphs in rome in 46 bc, full of colour and spectacle. Steven saylor has 90 books on goodreads with 201592 ratings. He is particularly famous for writing down the roma sub rosa series of novels, which is full of famous roman figures of historical importance as well as the main protagonist gordianus the. Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of novels set in ancient rome. Gordianus the finder chronological series by steven saylor. A modern master of historical fiction, saylor convincingly transports us into the ancient world. Saylor does a great job crafting the historical setting which is excellent throughout. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the time of sulla, cicero, julius caesar, and cleopatra.
Buy a cheap copy of roman blood book by steven saylor. Steven saylor books list of books by steven saylor barnes. He has also written a series of prequels called the seven wonders, as well as other books and autobiographical essays. Aug 31, 2010 may steven saylor s roman empire never fall. Following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of rome, the city and its people. In the shadow of italys vesuvius, a lesserknown volcano rumbles. Steven saylor is a renowned american author who has written a number of widely popular novels based on the historical fiction and gay erotic fiction genres. It was a great idea to trace everyone through a family heirloom. Roman blood roma sub rosa series book 1 steven saylor author 2007 arms of nemesis roma sub rosa series book 2 steven saylor author 2008 wrath of the furies ancient world series book 3 steven saylor author 2015 the seven wonders. Now caesar is preparing to leave rome with his legions to wage a war of conquest against the. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Roman blood turned out to be the first in a longrunning series featuring gordianus the finder, sleuth of ancient rome. Steven saylor will sign and discuss his book, the throne of caesar minotaur.
Steven saylor s historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. Read stevens essay about the new novel, gordianus lives. Saylor uses the pinarii like stepping stones across a stream of time. The author of compelling historical fiction and mysteries, steven saylor is best known for his roma sub rosa series, starring the detective gordianus the finder during the time of julius caesar and cleopatra. Having obliterated the opposition, caesar is now dictator for life.
Read or listen to steven saylor books and audiobooks. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby pompeii, and dig into the unique geology of campi flegrei. Given the task and the everchanging characters, i think he did a good job. Steven doesnt tweet or blog, but he does post at facebook. Following his international bestsellers roma and empire, steven saylors dominus continues his saga of the greatest, most storied empire in history from the. Steven saylor books list of books by author steven saylor. New york times bestselling author steven saylor returns, chronicling the early years of his detective, gordianus, before he assumed the title of the finder. Robinson is publishing the whole series five novels to date in the uk. The chapters are highlight reels of their respective periods.
An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of naples. The house of the vestals roma sub rosa series steven saylor author 2012 roman blood roma sub rosa series steven saylor author 2011 catilinas riddle. The venus throw book by steven saylor 7 available editions. He studied history at the university of texas at austin. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and. Author of the roma sub rosa series of mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder.
Martins griffin than it is a recognition of this gay author who writes superb historical fiction novels at a mindboggling rate. Steven saylor is the author of the acclaimed roma sub rosa series of historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, beginning with roman blood, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series. Empire spans five generations of the pinarius family, from the reign of augustus to the height of empire under hadrian. Scholars might argue that there is no evidence of this particular synonym for anger ever being used in 49 b. Subjects fiction, accessible book, protected daisy, history, gordianus. What makes this book entirely worth the price is the unexpected twist at the end that prepares us for the next book last seen in massalia i cant wait. In fact for me the most enjoyable part of the book was the exploration of the eras of rome that we never really hear about. Books by steven saylor writers similar to steven saylor. Steven assumed the executive director position on december 11, 2017, and we look forward to him ushering in the next chapter of the comstock foundation for history and culture. The novel of imperial rome, published in 2010 by st. The novel of imperial rome by steven saylor online at alibris.
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. The author of compelling historical fiction and mysteries, steven saylor is best known for his roma sub rosa. Books by steven saylor authors like steven saylor what. The roma sub rosa series, as it is collectively known, currently comprises fourteen novels and two collections of. See all books authored by steven saylor, including down these strange streets, and roma. He has appeared on the history channel as an expert on roman politics and life. The triumph of caesar book by steven saylor 3 available. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers gift cards sell.
The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. Books by steven saylor author of roma meet your next. The next pompeii premiered february 20, 2019 on the pbs series nova. Steven saylor s roma sub rosa series about gordianus comprises 14 novels and 20 short stories, many of them first published in the pages of ellery queens mystery magazine. Apr 02, 2021 the carson city historical society presents a free lecture on the donovan mill and the comstock foundation by steven saylor, executive director of the comstock foundation, on thursday, april 15.
In the upcoming celebrations, vercingetorix the gaul is scheduled to be executed, as is arsinoe. It had a tough feat because it attempted to follow the first years of the city of rome. Robert harris robert graves, nigel spivey ken follett voltaire, norman cameron alan bradley patrick obrian ariana franklin lindsey davis. In the throne of caesar, awardwinning mystery author steven saylor turns to the most famous murder in history. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Steven saylor books list of books by steven saylor. Saylor presents a vivid tableau of an ancient city under siege and an empire riven by internecine strife. The throne of caesar february 2018 is set in rome during caesars murder in march 44 bc. Book 6 steven saylor author 1997 the house of the vestals roma sub rosa series book 6 steven saylor author ralph cosham narrator 20. The chapters place a different pinarii generation under the spotlight and provide enough drama to fill an entire book in itself.
He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. Saylor s high caliber writing and eye for detail is not lost on this book. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Readers will impatiently long for the next book in what stands as one of todays finest historical mystery series. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The board of directors approved steven saylor as the next executive director.
Steven saylor s seventh installment in his roma sub rosa series begins with a character saying, pompey will be mightily pissed. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. The novel of imperial rome stevens new novel is the muchanticipated sequel to the new york times bestseller roma. A novel of ancient rome dead letter mysteries saylor, steven. Raiders of the nile is the next in his muchloved series of mysteries set in the late roman republic. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of the citys first thousand years. The murder of a visitor to the house of gordianus the finder could not occur at a worse time especially since the dead man is pompeys favourite cousin and may have been a very dangerous spy. He is particularly famous for writing down the roma sub rosa series of novels, which is full of famous roman figures of historical importance as well as the main.
Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 b. From rome to greece and to egypt itself, most of civilization is on the verge of war. 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. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on.
Roman blood by steven saylor was first published october 15, 1991, by st. The venus throw is the fourth novel in the series to be published in britain. His long and fruitful relationship with eqmm began auspiciously with a will is a way in the march 1992 issue, which won the robert l. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rubicon. The novel has remained in print continuously ever since. The novel of imperial rome by steven saylor alibris. Usa today on roma continuing the saga begun in his new york times bestselling novel roma, steven saylor charts the destinies of the aristocratic pinarius family, from the reign of augustus to height of romes empire. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor excerpt.
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