Filling in some of the gaps between novels, this delightful collection of unique and unforgetable mysteries is saylor at his finest revealing the intrigues in the secret history of rome. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The gordianus the finder chronological book series by steven saylor includes books the seven wonders, raiders of the nile, wrath of the furies. Reading the joseph finder books in order will not only mean catching up on the nick heller series but also to his several standalone novels.
Roma sub rosa is the title of the series of historical mystery novels by steven saylor set in ancient rome and populated by noteworthy denizens thereof. So here are the joseph finder novels in chronological and publishing order. A mist of prophecies gordianus the finder book 9 ebook. The investigation of gordianus the finder by steven w saylor online at alibris.
Roman blood a thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros or. See the complete gordianus the finder chronological series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 b. Great fun, a good read, but a bit pricey for what they are. Both are seeking gordianus the finder, who has a reputation for solving murders. A prequel focussing on a young gordianus journey to see the seven wonders of the world. He lives by his wits, investigating crimes and other cases for roman advocates such as marcus tullius cicero. Yet, it is gordianus that allows us to see rome from the inside, and in very human dimensions. The house of the vestals collects nine of the awardwinning stories of gordianus the finder by critically acclaimed. Gordianus the finder enters into one of the most decisive phases of ancient roman history, when the rome moved from republic to empire. Reading one of these novels is like being there back in ancient times.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The further investigations of gordianus the finder. Fantastic story, at times i felt as if i were reading a history book but much more exciting. But the ambassador, a philosopher named dio, asks for something gordianus cannot give help in staying alive.
A prequel focussing on a young gordianus journey to see the seven wonders of the world raiders of the nile 2014. Another excellent tale of gordianus the finder, full of atmosphere and intrigue. Known to many as the one man in the ancient world who can both keep a secret and uncover one, gordianus lays bare some of his most intriguing and compelling adventures. A second prequel, set during the time gordianus spends in alexandria as a young man. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. The house of the vestals it is ancient rome, and gordianus the finder has a knack for finding trouble. It is ancient rome, and gordianus the finder has a knack for finding trouble. Now gordianus the finder has been summoned from rome by a mysterious client to find out the truth about the murder before the three days are up. Roma sub rosa chronological audiobooks listen to the full. Now gordianus must begin the most dangerous case of his career. Saylors roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. Gordianus the finder chronological series by steven saylor. Steven saylors the house of the vestals is a collection of nine short stories featuring investigator gordianus the finder in the 70s b. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied.
A thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros orations roman blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller. Roman blood novels of ancient rome 9780312383244 by. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 kindle edition. The greek writer flavius philostratus dedicated his lives of the sophists to him. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. Before fleeing the city, pompey exacts a terrible bargain from the finder of secretsto unearth the killer, or sacrifice his own son in law to service in pompeys legions, and certain death. Mar 24, 2011 both are seeking gordianus the finder, who has a reputation for solving murders. The phrase roma sub rosa means, in latin, rome under the rose. The complete series list for gordianus the finder steven saylor. The volumes of the roma sub rosa series in chronological order. Steven saylors roma sub rosa series, set in thelater roman republic and featuring gordianus the finder, has established him asa preeminent historical mystery writer.
Before fleeing the city, pompey exacts a terrible bargain from the finder of secretsto unearth the killer, or sacrifice his own soninlaw to service in pompeys legions, and certain death. 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. A delightful collection of stories about gordianus the finder, this book also includes a historical note about the time period and an extensive chronology of the events of gordianuss life up until now, placing each of the novels and stories into their proper context. Gordianus the finder series in order steven saylor fictiondb.
Steven saylors engrossing series of popular novels centered around gordianus the finder a kind of roman sherlock holmes. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 kindle edition by. Gordian iii, latin in full marcus antonius gordianus, born 225died 244, zaitha, mesopotamia, roman emperor from 238 to 244 after the deaths of the joint emperors gordian i and gordian ii in 238, the roman senate proclaimed two elderly senators, pupienus and balbinus, joint emperors. As a whodunnit its very good, as an historical novel of those turbulent times, its pretty damn good too. The series was born in 1991 with the roman blood and it lasted up to 2014 when the raiders of the nile was authored. And before the night is out, dio is brutally assassinated. However, the people and the praetorian guard in rome distrusted the senates nominees and insisted on. Steven saylors roma sub rosa series of novels, set in the later roman republic and featuring gordianus the finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from readers and. In the seven wonders, 18yearold gordianus embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Read gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo.
Cupid, her son, bribed horus with a rose to keep quiet. 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. Here is the authors book list in publication order. Roma sub rosa the investigations of gordianus the finder this page. My fault for not toning the title, though it was a while since id read it, and i wasnt expecting something labelled book 6 to have been in an omnibus of books 14. Gordian i, latin in full marcus antonius gordianus sempronianus romanus, born c. The venus throw gordianus the finder 4 roma sub rosa. Roma sub rosa chronological audiobooks listen to the. The seven wonders begins a new series of prequels to the roma sub rosa series, about the younger days of gordianus the finder.
Buy house of the vestals book online at low prices. If you are a fan of the roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, then you will probably love this collection of short stories. Unfortunately, i then discovered that this is the house of the vestals, which is included in the omnibus edition of books 14. 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.
The venus throw gordianus the finder book 4 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A murder on the appian way gordianus the finder book 5 steven saylor. This is the fourth in the series featuring gordianus the finder, and, for me, is a real return to form after the previous slightly disappointing episode. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 ebook by steven. Gordianus reluctantly looks into the murder of an old friend shortly after he arrives in rome. Best i can tell, saylor has trotted out 16 tales of gordianus the finder so far in a series titled roma sub rosa. Steven saylor will sign and discuss his book, the throne of caesar minotaur. 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. Known to many as the one man in the ancient world who can both keep a secret.
Order of steven saylor books steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. The young gordianus must travel into the nile delta to find a gang of bandits. The investigations of gordianus the finder novels of ancient rome by saylor, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This includes the ancient world series of prequels and the original roma sub rosa series. Looking forward to catalinas riddle the next gordianus, the finder. The further investigations of gordianus the finder by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A delightful collection of stories about gordianus the finder, this book also includes a historical note about the time period and an extensive chronology of the events of gordianus s life up until now, placing each of the novels and stories into their proper context. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 steven saylor. All of the characters in the book are authentic historical figures, except for goridanus and his family. The roma sub rosa series 12 book series kindle edition.
Gordianus short stories 2 roman blood arms of nemesis by steven saylor. Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient rome have garnered acclaim the world over. At each stop, the young investigator finds a beguiling mystery that pushes his powers of deduction to the limit. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio. Gordianus the finder chronological series 16 primary works 16 total works this includes the ancient world series of prequels and the original roma sub rosa series.
The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. The latest books in the series stray from the carefully constructed world of roman intrigue. While the books were written in a different order, they are listed below in chronological order. This is steven saylor at his finest, as he uncorks the secret history of ancient. The investigations of gordianus the finder this page. The main character is a fictional detective named gordianus the finder, but over the course of the series, he interacts with several historical roman figures like julius caesar, mark antony, pompey, sulla, cicero and others. 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. Gordianus the finder series in order steven saylor.
Rubicon as caesar marches on rome and panic erupts in the city, gordianus the finder discovers, in his own home, the body of pompeys favorite cousin. 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. Afterall he has way more standalone thrillers than books in his only series. Gordian was an elderly senator with a taste for literature. The young gordianus travels to see the wonders of the ancient world. Order of roma sub rosa books roma sub rosa is a series of historical mysteries by american novelist steven saylor. Initially, he lives in a rambling house on the esquiline hill in rome with his family. If a matter was sub rosa, under the rose, it meant that such matter was confidential the detective is known as gordianus the finder, and he mixes with nonfictional.
Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 kindle edition by saylor, steven. This episode tells another great story a bit slow at first with a surprise that i, at least. The whole series is set in the ancient rome and it features detective gordianus the finder who is the main character in the series. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. I urge you to read the series in order, as they really do combine to create a fantastic overarching story. They fit between the first and second books of the series, and fill in a little about gordianus, but they are mainly a series of whodunnits. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 ebook. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. In latin, a matter deemed sub rosa meant it was confidential. These books have been translated into more than 21 languages. Only i never read them in any particular order, just whenever i could find one on the shelves of a local library or secondhand book store. Unless im mistaken ive read six of the 16 gordianus the finder. The house of the vestals collects nine of the awardwinning stories of gordianus the finder by critically acclaimed, bestselling author steven saylor.
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