Rubicon, 9781849016148
Paperback
Rome crumbles, family divides, murder unfolds: Find the killer or lose all.

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    19 November 2007

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Summary

Rubicon: A Gordianus the Finder Novel of Murder and Civil War

Caesar and his troops have crossed the Rubicon and are marching on Rome. Pompey, his rival, is preparing to flee south with his loyal troops, leaving the city unguarded and ungoverned.

Before Pompey leaves Rome, however, his cousin and protégé is found dead, garroted in Gordianus’s garden. Enraged, Pompey demands that Gordianus discover and name the killer.

With one son a trusted aide of Caesar and his son…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781849016148
ISBN-10:1849016143
Series:Roma Sub Rosa
Author:Steven Saylor
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Robinson Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:19 November 2007
Weight:300g
Dimensions:178mm x 141mm x 210mm
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Critics Review

The Saylor hallmarks are…meticulous recreation of Rome’s grimy bustling streets…and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters. - The Sunday Times

A compelling (and sometimes very funny) story teller, with a striking talent for historical reconstruction. - Times Literary Supplement

The ending springs a genuine surprise on the reader. - The Independent

About The Author

Steven Saylor

Steven Saylor is the author of the internationally acclaimed Roma sub Rosa series which is published in over 20 languages. Saylor divides his time between homes in Austin, Texas, and Berkeley, California.

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