Lorelie L. (artgal36) reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 471 more book reviews
When Gordianus the Finder deserts the fierce intrigues of Rome for domesticity on an Etruscan farm, his brilliant patron, the orator Cicero, draws him back with a curious proposal: keep Catilina, Cicero's radical rival, under a watchful eye.
Reluctantly Gordianus complies-and soon, despite himself, becomes attracted by the notorious populist politicain. Could Catalina really be conspiring against the Republic? Or are Cicero's accusations of Catalina's personal depravity and revolutionary plots no more than vicious lies? Yet when Gordianus discovers a headless corpse in his stables, he is suddenly swept into a mystery more dangerous than any he has ever known...
Reluctantly Gordianus complies-and soon, despite himself, becomes attracted by the notorious populist politicain. Could Catalina really be conspiring against the Republic? Or are Cicero's accusations of Catalina's personal depravity and revolutionary plots no more than vicious lies? Yet when Gordianus discovers a headless corpse in his stables, he is suddenly swept into a mystery more dangerous than any he has ever known...
Barbara B. (GrannyGamer) -
A bit too much history and Roman politics, but a very winning protagonist and excellent writing. I'll definitely read others in the series.
Linell R. (Tinkersmell) reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 12 more book reviews
I am listing all the books in Steven Saylor's Rosa sub Roma series except the last one, which is on my wish list! This was a very enjoyable series...well written, educational (at least for me who previously had no interest in ancient Rome) and fun to see the progression of Gordianus the Finder's life.
You may want to order all of them because they're a fast read and, to me anyway, very addictive.
You may want to order all of them because they're a fast read and, to me anyway, very addictive.
Steven S. (sstrng) reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
Very interesting historical mystery, intertwined with real historical figures. Makes Roman times come to life.
A mystery of ancient Rome. Gordianus, the finder moves to an Etruscan farm. He is asked by Cicero to watch his political rival and provide him with housing should he ask. When Godianus finds a headless corpse in his stables, he is swept into a dangerous mystery.
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
This is another very good story in the series. I am often amazed at how I start a book in this series, and initially find it not as interesting as I hoped, but then something happens and I find myself turning the pages.
There are essentially two separate plots in the book. And both leave you wondering if Gordianus will suffer a deep personal tragedy.
Still, in regard to this particular book, I think it could easily have been 100-150 pages shorter and still be a fine tale.
There are essentially two separate plots in the book. And both leave you wondering if Gordianus will suffer a deep personal tragedy.
Still, in regard to this particular book, I think it could easily have been 100-150 pages shorter and still be a fine tale.
