Roman Blood
«How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novel. Sunday Times Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking, his writing enthrals. -- Ruth Rendell Wonderfully clever. New York Times Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Publishers Weekly Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal. San Fransisco Chronicle Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. Derek Jacobi Sweeping and marvellously evocative. Booklist Remarkable...classical historical mystery, in every sense. Kirkus Reviews»
A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in Cicero's Orations - Roman Blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. On an unseasonably warm spring morning in 80BC, Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate and orator preparing his first important case. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Robinson Publishing
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 384
- ISBN
- 9781849016056
- Utgivelsesår
- 2004
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
Anmeldelser
«How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novel. Sunday Times Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking, his writing enthrals. -- Ruth Rendell Wonderfully clever. New York Times Remarkable...as stirring blend of history and mystery, well-seasoned with conspiracy, passion and intrigue. Publishers Weekly Gripping historical thrillers...Saylor's understanding of the rich complexity of Roman life has a universal appeal. San Fransisco Chronicle Really excellent...an enthralling recreation of time and place, fascinating storytelling. Derek Jacobi Sweeping and marvellously evocative. Booklist Remarkable...classical historical mystery, in every sense. Kirkus Reviews»