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Roman Blood
Roman Blood: A Novel of Ancient Rome | Steven Saylor
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In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on a case involving the savage murder of the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius. Charged with the murder is Sextus's son, greed being the apparent motive. The punishment, rooted deep in Roman tradition, is horrific beyond imagining. The case becomes a political nightmare when Gordianus's investigation takes him through the city's raucous, pungent streets and deep into rural Umbria. Now, one man's fate may threaten the very leaders of Rome itself.
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Excellent Roman mystery from the Republican period. Pressed to find exculpatory evidence for a man accused of parricide, Gordianus the Finder discovers a family nest of vipers in the heart of Rome. This was a pleasure to read and a rewarding entry for #BookBingo. #BookSpin

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 4y
ItsAnotherJen You're killing it! 🎉 4y
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serllolo
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This I'll be #bookcrossing 🤣

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writerlibrarian
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Steven Saylor's series set in Ancient Rome. I first tried the series in translation (French) since they were available at my library. Unfortunately the translation sucked. So fast forward a few years and I came across the first novel in English, tried again. Original much better. #feistyfeb #changedyourmindabout

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