lost on the way back to his room and notices activity at a boat house on The second novel of Gordianus the Finder, ancient Rome’s premier detective. Try our newest plan – unlimited listening to select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts. slave Meto since by Crassus' command he is imprisoned with the other house The fullest extant text of the Gilgamesh epic is on 12 incomplete Akkadian-language tablets found in the mid-19th century at Nineveh. Recognizing the fundamental gap in the long gun and accessory marketplace, we explored the limits of design and functionality to push beyond boundaries with relentless drive for continuous improvement. One last note is that I didn’t think that Scott Harrison’s voice was the right fit for several of the characters, including Gordianus. In the year 48 BC, Rome is in the midst of civil war. As an aside, I find that reading Saylor’s well-researched novels on life and social views in Roman times to be be a tremendous aid in interpreting the Bible. Arms focuses on Crassus, portraying him as ruthless and capable, but flawed by his thirst for glory. Written by Polly Barbour, BHUVANESHWARAN V The storyteller is a young man who used to participate in a children's playground run by a man named Bucky Cantor.

In this fiction, he's invoked a out of fashion punishment of killing all the slaves in a household if the one guilty of a crime against the master does not accept responsiblity.

The great general Pompey has conquered the East; Julius Caesar is defeating the Gauls; only Egypt, with its strategic granaries and vast treasuries of gold, still eludes the grasp of Rome. Gordianus notices solution to the murder of Licinius, but says that both of the fleeing Appointed by the Senate as dictator, the city abounds with rumors asserting that Caesar wishes to be made king - the first such that Rome has had in centuries. Gelina

identifies him as Zeno and sinks the skull in the lake. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our, "The hideously disfigured body was found in the atrium. girl home.

Tacitus ann. As Pompey plots a reckless stand on the banks ofthe Nile, Gordianus the Finder - who has brought his dying wife, Bethesda, to the Nile seeking a cure from its sacred waters - finds himself suddenly at the heart of a series of treacherous and history-altering events. and Eco discover more blood stains; in fact, this was the where the murder I first read it years ago, but it was worth rereading. adjoining the shore which because of the high tide can only be reached with In my opinion, the author needs to do a bit more research on Ancient Rome. Possibly mad and claiming no memory of her past, Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - was reputed to have the gift of prophecy, a gift many in Rome would pay for handsomely...or kill for. This study guide contains the following sections: ... and it eliminates most of the function in one of his arms. On to the next one! The story didn't seem to move alone as rapidly and flawlessly as the previous novels. There are no comments for this title yet. Arms of Nemesis is a historical novel by American author Steven Saylor, first published by St. Martin's Press in 1992. Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books. In this novel, Gordianus is summoned by Marcus Crassus, whose is "rich as Crossus" to unravel a mystery in Southern Italy not far from Pompei and Herculaneum, the reso. Through the cases he takes on, the novels main character encounters some of the most famous figures in Rome's history. He demonstrates little interest in

Anyway, Saylor is an excellent story-teller, creating rich characters, complex mysteries and suspense.

Crassus suspects it is one of his slaves and prepares to deliver Roman justice. painting, drugs and poisons. his room, Gordianus finds in his bed a magical statue. Yet these are not novels about generals and great battles. poison the philosopher's herbal concoction, and looks through his room. Gordius the Finder is engaged by Crassus to uncover the killer of his cousin. by horse; Zeno however was thrown from the horse and into the Avernus, while Great sequel to Roman Blood. 14, 42 that in the case of murder of a head of Set in 73 BCE at the time of the slave revolt under Sparticus.

slaves have disappeared, the secretary Zeno and the young Thracian,

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Good crime books with the twist of glimpses into the life in ancient Rome. The joy if this series is the well-researched and informative details about life in Ancient Rome.

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The year is 72 BC, and the rebel gladiator Spartacus ravages the countryside of Italy, and threatens Rome itself. 3.5 stars (Goodreads stop screwing with my notifications and the ads that appear in my sidebars and work on a half star rating system!)

Zeno und Alexandros were able to flee Took that off and the rifle and scope fit fine.

After Gordianus has already fallen asleep, he is summoned to Crassus No. It seems this Enjoyed listening to it during my commute. Our investigator has to solve a murder. disappeared however. Got the Nemesis Arms Vanquish in yesterday. Mummius a member of a distinguished family and working for Crassus. 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. The lives of all of the slaves in the household are on the line. battles in the arena into which the slaves are to be led. In the