Novels of Ancient Rome Arms of Nemesis, Book 2, (Paperback)

from Dorritt

No secret that many historians and history buffs have discovered that while pure histories & historical fiction can be hard sells, throw in a murder mystery and suddenly even grocery stores are stocking your title. No doubt this explains why we are lucky enough to have no less than 2 author/histo...

from mamzel

This episode of the Roma sub Rosa series mainly takes place in the coastal town of Baia, a place where the rich have sumptuous villas. Gordianus is brought here by Marcus Crassus, a very wealthy man, bent on building his own army to bring down Spartacus and his rebellious slaves. He is transporte...

from Traveller1

A young Finder finds the solution to a difficult mystery-just in the nick of time, amidst danger and desperation. Gordianus uncovers a scheme by unscrupulous nobles to sell weapons to the Spartacus and his slave rebels. One noble is murdered in an attempt to hide this treason, but a thorough inve...

from Narboink

This is the second full-length whodunnit in Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series based in the latter years of the Roman Republic (72 B.C.). It's good. It's also unfunny and not particularly literary, but the structural components are solid and he keeps a tight leash on the characters and the plot. It's ...

from Annmarie_Banks

Not as satisfying as the first one, but I did enjoy the tension he built up around the fate of the slaves. Red herrings too obvious, but the skillful writing and believable dialogue made it a good read. I fell in love with one of the minor characters...that tells me something about myself. I look...