Steven has also written contemporary standalone titles. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from steven saylor s historical fiction book empire. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Saylor brings history to life in an immediate and vivid manner. Buy a cheap copy of roman blood book by steven saylor. A novel of ancient rome audiobook, by steven saylor. Roman blood by steven saylor was first published october 15, 1991, by st. Roman blood by steven saylor overdrive rakuten overdrive. Roman blood turned out to be the first in a longrunning series featuring gordianus the finder, sleuth of ancient rome. Marcus tullius cicero, a fledgling advocate in rome, sends his slave tiro to the home of gordianus the finder in chapter one of steven saylor s historical murder mystery roman blood. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Browse steven saylors bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The novel of imperial rome audiobook by steven saylor. Below is a list of steven saylors books in order of when they were originally published. Buy roman blood by steven saylor, peter wickham isbn. Roman blood is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by minotaur books in 1991. Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of. New york times bestselling author steven saylor returns, chronicling the early years of his detective, gordianus, before he assumed the title of the finder.
Ambitious and brilliant, the 26yearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. Listen to raiders of the nile a novel of the ancient world by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. His client is a wealthy farmer, one sextus roscius. Any good, comprehensive but easy to follow, audiobooks about.
Ciceros client sextus roscius filius is accused of killing his father, a wealthy landowner. However, i find scott harrison to be a poor choice to read any stories, except perhaps some of the audible kids titles. Audiobooks steven saylor steven saylor audio books. The ancient civilisation of rome has inspired countless representations of its histories, as well as fiction set during that time. Raiders of the nile audiobook by steven saylor 9781501981999. 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. A really well read and thoroughly absorbing story narrated over a timescale greater than one lifetime. The novel has remained in print continuously ever since. Roman blood audiobook, written by steven saylor audio.
I know steven saylor s work quite well and was delighted to see this title available from audible but disappointed there are no more of his roman novels available too. Roman blood is first and foremost a mystery, and the detective is gordinius the finder, a roman citizen who is often hired to find truth. A mystery of ancient rome roma sub rosa series, book 4. Raiders of the nile is the latest in his muchloved series of mysteries set in the late roman republic. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. A mystery of ancient rome audible audiobook unabridged steven saylor author, scott harrison narrator, blackstone audio, inc. I cannot recommend steven saylor enough, for all those who want to learn about rome and its culture and history. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylor s other books. Roman blood roman blood audiobook, by steven saylor. Steven saylor became a published author in 1990 with his debut novel roman blood. A mystery of ancient rome audiobook by steven saylor. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service todays deals new releases customer service. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknow.
Roman blood mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. He does it so well, the reader doesnt notice it after awhile. Editions of roman blood by steven saylor goodreads. He studied history at the university of texas at austin. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of rome, the city and its people. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. A really good start which gripped me within a few minutes and it didnt let up. Browse audiobooks written by steven saylor sorted by. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. Listen to catilinas riddle audiobook by steven saylor.
Extended sample audio sample unavailable roman blood by steven saylor. Roman blood audiobook by steven saylor try our site with free audio books. Not exactly what you might call a sackfull of laughs given that ancient rome was a pretty horrible slavebased place but if you have an interest in the roman era reading one of steven saylor s roman novels is like going back there in a time machine. Roman blood is the first book in the series called the roma sub rosa series, meaning the secret events of rome. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york.
It is the first book in his roma sub rosa series of mystery novels set in the final decades of the roman republic. Audio performances book depository books with free. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. Search hello select your address select your address. The series takes place in ancient rome as im hoping all yall could have figured out from the thumbnail of the cover up there. Buy roman blood book online at best prices in india on. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. His client is a wealthy farmer, one sextus roscius of the town of ameria, who stands accused of the most unforgivable act in ancient rome.
He has been with his partner richard since 1976, splitting their time between california and texas. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of romes first 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romulus and remus, through romes astonishing ascent to become the capital of the most powerful empire in history. Saylor s roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. Read gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Traveling the world for the first time, gordianus discovers that amorous exploration goes handinhand with crimesolving. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. Roman blood roma sub rosa series, book 1 roma sub rosa by steven saylor author scott harrison narrator. Book 2 of the five book backlog is roman blood by steven saylor. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of the citys first 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romu.
A novel of ancient rome and millions of other books are available for instant access. Steven saylor is undeniably knowledgeable about life in ancient rome, and in gordianus the finder, saylor has created an interesting and sympathetic character. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Takes the reader deep into the political, legal and family arenas of ancient rome, providing a stirring blend of history and mystery, well seasoned. Roman blood audiobook by steven saylor 9781483064017. Steven saylor audiobooks collection 18 unabridged books.
Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of the citys first 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romulus and remus, through romes astonishing ascent to become the capital of the most powerful empire in history. Roman blood a thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in ciceros or. Libri con gordiano serie roma sub rosa roman blood 1991 sangue su roma, 2007, in cui gordiano ha a che fare con il grande oratore ed avvocato cicerone nellanno 80 a. Christopher g nuttall imperium cicernus 01 on the imperiums secret service part 01. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Listen to roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book, an impressive feat for a murder mystery writer. Roma sub rosa is a series of mystery novels by steven saylor set in, and populated by noteworthy denizens of, ancient rome. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A mystery of ancient rome roma sub rosa series, book 1 authors. The advocate of sextus roscius, the well known marcus tullius cicero, employs the help of a man named gordianus to dig up information about the murder in order to prove his client innocent.
The mysteries of love are the true wonders of the world, and at the end of the journey, an eighth wonder awaits him in alexandria. Gordianus the finder omnibus books 14 ebook by steven. Roman blood by steven saylor gordianus is a private investigator, called a finder, working around 50 b. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Apr 04, 2017 an unusual and morally sturdy character, gordianus is honest without being sanctimonious, a savvy observer of the political scene who never loses his integritythe suspense never lags as saylor. I purchased roman blood when it first came out in hardback, as well as almost all saylors other books. Saylor vive con il suo compagno richard solomon dal 1976. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on. Cupid, her son, bribed horus with a rose to keep quiet. Roman blood book one of the roma sub rosa series by steven saylor centers around the real life patricide trial of a country farmer by the name of sextus roscius. He lives in berkeley, california, and austin, texas.
Henry as his fictional hero, steven artfully blends real characters and true crime in an. If i were you, roma, wich goes from the birth of roman civilazation till the death of julius cesar, and empire, wich goes all the way to one of the last roman emperors. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The seven wonders is a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor.
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