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. The novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Steven saylor s roma is wellresearched and informative, a novel that emphasizes fact and history over story or character. Just click edit text or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. Read roma the novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Roma sub rosa series by steven saylor fast download. Roma 1 steven saylor roma 1 steven saylor saylor, steven b. Steven saylor is a renowned american author who has written a number of widely popular novels based on the historical fiction and gay erotic fiction genres. 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.
Beginning with the prehistory days when roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants and the founding of the city itself by romulus and remus, critically acclaimed historical novelist steven saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the citystates of the area, and, ultimately. Steven saylor roma sub rosa 07 a murder on the appian way. Roma ebook by steven saylor 9781429917063 rakuten kobo. 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. 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 thousand years from the founding of the city by.
He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. 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. Gordianus has just turned eighteen and is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Accompanying gordianus on his travels is his tutor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roman blood. Listen to roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Saylor evokes the ancient world more convincingly than any other writer of his generation. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. Steven saylor definitely took on a huge task when he chose to write a novelized. One is born a slave and tempts a vestal virgin to break her vows. Sunday timeshow wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient rome.
For those longtime fans of saylor s roma sub rosa mysteries, a mist of prophecies is a deeply satisfying return after several years gap between it and saylor s last seen in massilia. The epic style is similar to james micheners historical novels i. I had no expectations whatsoever going into steven saylors roma. Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient rome have garnered acclaim the world over. The lawyer and orator cicero is another jewel in the crown of this book, an impressive feat for a murder mystery writer. Buy the ebook the throne of caesar, roma sub rosa by steven saylor online from australias leading online ebook store. Among his work is a mystery series set in ancient times, the roma sub rosa series. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the time of sulla, cicero, julius caesar, and cleopatra. Steven saylor has 85 books on goodreads with 182793 ratings. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rubicon. In the seven wonders, 18yearold gordianus embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in berkeley. The shocking conclusion of massilia is referenced, but gordianus problems with his own family take backstage to the chaos of rome during civil war. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder. Steven saylors fascination with ancient rome began in childhood. Saylor obviously has a passion for things roman and this is clear from the research which has gone into this and its sequel, empire, as well as his other books of the period. He is particularly famous for writing down the roma sub rosa series of novels, which is full of famous roman figures of historical importance as well as the main protagonist gordianus the. Roma is a good read, with fascinating suggestions and insight into life in the republic and empire. Arms of nemesis by steven saylor 6 editions first published in 1992 download daisy. Steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. Steven saylor is undeniably knowledgeable about life in ancient rome, and in gordianus the finder, saylor has created an interesting and sympathetic character. Read roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo.
Epic in every sense of the word, roma is a panoramic historical saga and saylor s finest achievement to date. 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. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. Although he also has written novels about texas history, saylor s bestknown work is his roma. 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, rom. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on. Roma is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by st.
The throne of caesar, roma sub rosa ebook by steven saylor. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Roma isbn 9780312377625 pdf epub steven saylor ebook. Linking the generations is a mysterious talisman as ancient as the city itself. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two. Roman blood by steven saylor, 9781849016056, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roma. 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. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor 5 editions first published in 2007. Roma sub rosa press makes the uncollected short stories and essays of steven saylor available in ebook editions. See all books authored by steven saylor, including down these strange streets, and roma. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics.
Roma ebook by steven saylor 9781849019842 rakuten kobo. Gordianus is not yet called the finderbut at each of the seven wonders, the wideeyed young roman encounters a mystery to challenge the powers of deduction. Steven saylor catilinas riddle mauritius pdf ebook. The story follows two ancient roman families, the potitii and pinarii, as members of successive generations bear witness to, as well as participate in, some of romes greatest historical events. Steven saylor roma sub rosa 03 catalinas riddle v5. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and. He has written two historical novels about the city of rome, roma and empire. Us canada uk australia france the netherlands germany spain italy mexico japan italy brazil roma sub rosa press ebooks are also available in nook editions from barnes. Roma recounts the tragedy of the herotraitor coriolanus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In a very similar format to edward rutherfords novels, this book follows a single family over the course of years, a family who witnesses some of. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Roman blood audiobook by steven saylor 9781483064017.